Varjo Technologies, a Finnish tech company, is revolutionizing the defense and aviation sectors with its advanced virtual and mixed reality solutions. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has recently approved Varjo’s VR-based pilot training program, marking a significant milestone.
Varjo’s technology is renowned for its precision and realism, already being utilized in over 70 aviation and defense training programs globally. This innovation comes at a crucial time when defense spending is on the rise due to geopolitical tensions, highlighting the need for cost-effective and scalable training solutions.
In the past, military pilot training relied on expensive infrastructure like large flight simulators. Varjo’s CEO, Timo Toikkanen, emphasizes the importance of virtual training environments meeting professional standards while offering affordability and flexibility. The U.S. Air Force stands to save millions by adopting Varjo’s XR simulators.
Varjo’s breakthrough in the U.S. market includes its headsets being part of the first FAA-approved VR pilot training program. This milestone paves the way for wider application of Varjo’s technology across various sectors.
With plans for growth and potential public listing by 2026, Varjo is expanding beyond defense and aviation, venturing into fields like automotive and astronaut training. As the VR and XR market burgeons, Varjo is poised to capitalize on this growth, setting new standards in virtual training environments.
Source: HT