Teletrix converts from an R&D to a commercial license for an ORNL technology
The company's advanced platform, known as VIZRAD AR, allows users to interact with virtual radiological environments in real-time.
Teletrix, a company located in Pittsburgh, PA that specializes in radiation training tools, has transitioned from a research and development license to a commercial license for its augmented reality (AR) platform that simulates ionizing radiation. This advanced platform, known as VIZRAD AR, was developed using technologies licensed from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and allows users to interact with virtual radiological environments in real-time.
Specifically, VIZRAD AR leverages ORNL’s virtual interaction with physics-enhanced reality, also known as VIPER methodology, to mathematically model the behavior of radiation. These calculations generate invisible virtual meshes of radiation dose rates, which can be deployed in physical environments. Trainees using AR headsets can interact with these simulations to detect and measure radiation in realistic scenarios. This provides a safe and immersive way to learn about radiation behavior without exposure to real ionizing radiation.
“Nothing in this world behaves like ionizing radiation, which makes training difficult,” said Jason O’Connell of Teletrix. “Additionally, radiation is invisible, which can make understanding its behavior challenging. Augmented reality technology enables VIZRAD AR to visually demonstrate how radiation behaves, improving trainee understanding and enhancing safety for those tasked with working in radiation-controlled areas.”
The VIZRAD AR platform is unique in its ability to simulate complex radiological environments that current systems cannot. O’Connell added, “Most existing systems lack the capability to accurately model different radiation source geometries. No other training products offer the ability to visualize radiological behavior in the way VIZRAD AR does.”
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