ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ Researchers Win International Award for Robotic Technology That Shares Immersive Experiences Recognized with one of the augmented reality industry’s highest honors, ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ researchers are advancing robotic telepresence that could reshape how people work, explore and provide care from afar.
ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½-Led VERA Project Reaches 2 Major Milestones for VR Research The Virtual Experience Research Accelerator (VERA), aΒ U.S.Β National Science Foundation-funded platformΒ designed to advance the pace and scope of immersive research, has launched its first large-scale remote study and awarded its firstΒ useΒ grantΒ to address keyΒ challengesΒ inΒ VR and immersive learning.
ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ Professor Named Fellow of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Institute for Simulation and Training Research Professor Shawn Burke is recognized for expertise in team performance, adaptive training and human-centered approaches to complex systems.
ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½, Industry Experts Share Insight on Evolution of Space Medicine As NASA continues to advance the Artemis program, ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ researchers and space experts are collaborating to ensure future travelers to the moon, Mars stay safe and healthy.
IEEE 2026 Awardee Carolina Cruz-Neira: Turning a βPlan Bβ Into a Global Legacy The virtual reality pioneer, who has earned the IEEE VGTC Virtual Reality Lifetime Achievement Award, continues to push boundaries and ask questions like, βWhat can we create next?β
2 ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ Faculty Earn Prestigious IEEE Recognitions in Virtual Reality Agere Chair Professor Carolina Cruz-Neira and Pegasus Professor Gregory Welch have been honored by the IEEE VGTC Virtual Reality Academy, receiving lifetime achievement and service awards, respectively, for their significant contributions to immersive technology.
84 Faculty Scholars Honored at the 5th Biennial Faculty Authorsβ Celebration This yearβs celebration recognized faculty from across nine colleges, the Center for Distributed Learning, the Institute for Simulation and Training, the Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy and ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ Libraries.
ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ to Contribute to Optimization of Semiconductor Manufacturing Process Through New National Institute The university will play a supporting role in a regional research hub that will develop digital twin technology to improve semiconductor chip manufacturing.
Nation’s Second-highest Ranking Military Officer Visits ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ to Explore Cutting-edge Research and Innovation The tour included visits with the Institute for Simulation and Training, the College of Optics and Photonics and the Center of Excellence in Hypersonic and Space Propulsion.
Robot Rovers on the “Moon”: Lunabotics Challenge Preps Students for Space Careers College teams, including a group of Knights, will build robot rovers and compete at the new Regolith Bin at ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½’s Exolith Lab before the best crews advance to finals at Kennedy Space Center.
