Extended Reality (XR) technologies encompass Virtual Reality (VR), Mixed Reality (MR), and Augmented Reality (AR). XR is revolutionizing military and healthcare education and training by leveraging 5G networks for enhanced immersion and effectiveness. U.S. military organizations have been incorporating XR into their training programs to reap many benefits, such as reduced risk, lower costs, and greater training effectiveness and lethality. Since its founding in 2015, BioMojo has been involved in the following:

Military Applications

• Combat Simulations: XR provides immersive combat training (54%) and simulated exercises (52%), allowing soldiers to practice in realistic, high-stress scenarios without physical risk
• Technical Training: 47% of XR usage in the military focuses on technical skill development
• Medical Training: Soldiers can practice field medical procedures in virtual environments, improving their ability to treat casualties in combat situations
• Situational Awareness: XR improves decision-making and situational awareness by providing better information before entering operational environments
• Remote Expert Guidance: 5G-enabled XR systems allow subject matter experts to monitor training in real-time and provide feedback from distant locations

Healthcare Applications

• Surgical Planning: XR assists in pre-operative planning and multimodal neuronavigation for complex procedures
• Anatomical Exploration: Medical professionals can explore detailed 3D models of human anatomy in a virtual space
• Procedure Practice: Healthcare workers can rehearse complex medical procedures in a risk-free environment
• Interprofessional Collaboration: XR enables healthcare professionals from different disciplines to work together in virtual environments, fostering teamwork and communication skills

5G Integration

• Wireless Freedom: 5G enables effective and cyber-secure wireless XR training, allowing for more realistic field training environments
• Low Latency: 5G's low latency is crucial for XR applications, especially in VR where motion-to-photon latency must be under 20ms to prevent nausea
• Edge Computing: 5G facilitates edge computing, allowing for complex XR processing to be offloaded from devices to the network
• IoT Integration: 5G enables the integration of IoT devices, such as biometric sensors, enhancing the data collection and analysis during training

XR training, powered by 5G, is proving to be a game-changer in both military and healthcare sectors. It offers safe, cost-effective, and highly immersive training experiences that enhance skill acquisition, decision-making, and overall readiness for real-world scenarios.