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West Virginia University researcher to use augmented reality headsets to make mining safer

James Stent
WVU students test mine safety augmented reality systems

WVU students test mine safety augmented reality systems | Credits: WVU Photo/Paige Nesbit

A West Virginia University (WVU) mining researcher is developing an augmented reality (AR) headset program to train "low-experience" mine workers how to operate around high-risk vehicles, WVU announced...

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