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Australian-owned Real Response, a first responder training company, has confirmed the development of software in collaboration with Defence to improve combat medical training.
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According to the company, the software employs virtual reality and biometric data to deliver realistic training to Defence Force medics.
Dubbed Virtual Tactical Combat Casualty Care, or vTC3, the program trains participants to practice their medical skills in a synthetic environment, trialling them in a range of scenarios including care under fire, field care, and evacuation.
It is expected that the program will have dual use applications, including for use within civilian emergency services agencies.
Virtual Tactical Combat Casualty Care was developed with the support of the Defence Innovation Hub. The company has also formed a partnership with Garmin, with the program using live biometric data from the Garmin smartwatch to inform the scenarios and supplement scenario results.
The results then inform a scenario debrief for the user.
“It has been a fantastic experience working closely with the Defence Innovation Hub, Joint Capabilities Group and end users,” Benjamin Krynski, director of Real Response, said.
“Seeing the potential for our technology to enhance training capabilities for ADF medics who are tasked with caring for the sick and injured in defence of this nation is something that makes our entire team proud.”
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