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GTRI Uses Haptic Technology to Enhance VR Military Training

06.23.2023
GTRI is developing a virtual reality (VR) haptic device intended for warfighters to wear during training exercises. This 'gloveless' glove would remove the need for rigid controllers and make the experience even more immersive and impactful.

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What's Great About GTRI?

08.29.2026 | rmacedonia3

GTRI’s top priority is our people. We are committed to developing our staff, students, and research faculty as thought leaders. Everyone at GTRI has the potential to be a thought leader, whether they enable our missions by being a thought leader in finance, IT, security, or operations; work within a team to deliver on a project; or work directly with our sponsors. Our people are our core, our differentiator, and our secret weapon. Prioritizing our people will ensure our strategic success.

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GTRI Director Mike Gazarik, Ph.D., is the featured guest on the latest episode of the Georgia Tech Research Podcast.

Smith Sheehy, Vice President of Program Development and CSAFI board advisor, discusses the critical role of cybersecurity in the food industry.

While sensors and robotics often grab the headlines, the most critical technology in the barn might be from the chemistry flowing through the

What's Great About GTRI?

08.29.2026 | rmacedonia3

GTRI’s top priority is our people. We are committed to developing our staff, students, and research faculty as thought leaders. Everyone at GTRI has the potential to be a thought leader, whether they enable our missions by being a thought leader in finance, IT, security, or operations; work within a team to deliver on a project; or work directly with our sponsors. Our people are our core, our differentiator, and our secret weapon. Prioritizing our people will ensure our strategic success.

More Podcast Episodes

GTRI Director Mike Gazarik, Ph.D., is the featured guest on the latest episode of the Georgia Tech Research Podcast.

Smith Sheehy, Vice President of Program Development and CSAFI board advisor, discusses the critical role of cybersecurity in the food industry.

While sensors and robotics often grab the headlines, the most critical technology in the barn might be from the chemistry flowing through the