MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Real Response, an Australian first responder training company, has developed groundbreaking software aimed at enhancing tactical and combat medical training, with the support of Defence. This innovative system leverages virtual reality alongside live biometric data, offering medics a realistic and responsive training experience.

The new software, known as Virtual Tactical Combat Casualty Care (vTC3), immerses Defence medics in a synthetic environment, allowing them to practice medical skills across various realistic scenarios, including care under fire, field care, and evacuation. Although primarily designed to enhance Defence’s medical training, vTC3 holds potential applications for partner forces and civilian emergency service agencies as well.

This advanced software was developed with the backing of the Defence Innovation Hub, which invests in cutting-edge technologies to bolster Defence capabilities and advance the Australian defence industry and innovation sector.

In addition to its collaboration with Defence, Real Response has partnered with Garmin, a leading smartwatch manufacturer. The vTC3 system integrates live biometric data from Garmin devices to dynamically modify virtual scenarios and enrich debriefing sessions with supplementary information based on performance.

Benjamin Krynski, Director at Real Response, expressed pride in the project: “Working closely with the Defence Innovation Hub, Joint Capabilities Group, and end users has been a fantastic experience. Witnessing the potential of our technology to enhance training capabilities for ADF medics, who are entrusted with caring for the sick and injured in defence of this nation, fills our entire team with pride.”