Hosted by Knoxlabs & IVRHA
Knoxlabs and the International Virtual Reality and Healthcare Association (IVRHA) co-hosted a live webinar featuring four leading simulation companies transforming nursing and healthcare training: Conquer Experience, OramaVR, Simtryx, and VRpatients.
More than 100 attendees joined from nursing programs, healthcare systems, simulation labs, and universities to compare simulation workflows and understand how XR can be deployed quickly and reliably.
Below is our full Knoxlabs summary for institutions evaluating immersive learning tools for 2025–2026.
Opening by IVRHA & Knoxlabs
The session opened with a shared reality across the industry:
nursing and healthcare programs need more simulation capacity, faster onboarding, and flexible clinical training alternatives.
Knoxlabs—a Meta Work Premier Partner—introduced how we support institutions with turnkey XR deployment using fully provisioned Meta Quest solutions, zero-IT setup, and direct collaboration with software vendors.
We also highlighted that Knoxlabs is an authorized partner for Meta, HTC VIVE, and Pico headsets, and works with industry leaders such as Cleanbox (UVC disinfection), Looking Glass XR (charging carts), and top-tier VR accessory brands to deliver complete, ready-to-use training kits.
Educators exploring XR can review our nursing resources here:
👉 Nursing Education Kit (preloaded + provisioned)
These frameworks set the stage for a detailed walkthrough of four simulation vendors.
Conquer Experience (PeriopSim)
Website: https://periopsim.com/
Presenter: Jennifer Speth
Conquer Experience focuses on perioperative readiness—critical for hospitals facing surgical tech shortages and limited access to specialty cases.
Highlights:
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Cognitive rehearsal for specialty surgeries
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VR, desktop, and mobile delivery
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10-minute simulations replace lengthy OR prep
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Supports cross-training nurses entering scrub roles
PeriopSim directly addresses OR workforce gaps with efficient, repeatable simulation.
OramaVR
Website: https://oramavr.com/
Presenter: Steve Kateros
OramaVR showcased an AI-driven simulation platform built on neurosymbolic technology—supporting both technical and communication competencies.
Highlights:
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Build simulations simply by demonstrating the procedure (no coding)
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3D expert replay for clarity and feedback
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Scenario variations for communication, interviewing, and escalation
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Multiplayer clinical teamwork training
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Case studies across U.S. and international nursing programs
OramaVR supports a broad spectrum of nursing and healthcare training needs.
Simtryx
Website: https://simtryx.com/
Presenter: Hector Mondragón
Simtryx offers highly realistic mixed reality clinical assessments, blending digital patients into the learner’s real environment.
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Natural interaction using hands—no controllers
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Neuro exams, vitals, pupils, strength testing, auscultation
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Up to six learners co-located in the same space
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AI-driven symptom progression and condition changes
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Strong alignment with physical assessment competencies
Simtryx is designed for programs prioritizing hands-on realism and clinical decision-making.
VRpatients
Website: https://vrpatients.com/
Presenter: Devin Marble
VRpatients demonstrated the fastest workflow of the session—creating a complete patient scenario live using AI.
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AI-generated patient history, symptoms, vitals, branching logic, and scoring
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Deploy simulations instantly to VR, MR, or WebGL browser
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26+ healthcare environments
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Flexible for nursing, EMS, and acute-care training
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Strong track record of learner outcomes and scenario adoption
VRpatients is ideal for schools needing rapid scenario creation that stays aligned to evolving curricula.
Knoxlabs — Infrastructure for Nursing & Healthcare XR Deployment
Knoxlabs closed the session with a clear message: XR succeeds when deployment is simple, reliable, and scalable.
What Knoxlabs Delivers:
Procurement
Meta Quest headsets, HTC VIVE, Pico, enterprise warranties, accessories, Cleanbox disinfection, Looking Glass XR charging carts, and leading comfort/hygiene brands.
Provisioning
Preloaded apps, HMS activation, device grouping, asset tagging, and full QA.
Turnkey Kits
6-, 12-, and 24-headset nursing & healthcare kits, plus customizable “Discovery Bundles” for multi-ISV evaluation.
Support
IT-light onboarding, shipping, training, and scaling guidance.
Our role:
Make immersive simulation deployment as simple as opening a box.
Where XR Is Creating the Most Impact in Healthcare & Nursing Programs
The conversation across all four vendors highlighted several shared needs:
Simulation must be scalable, repeatable, and competency-aligned.
Clinical site limitations and faculty workload require predictable training pathways.
Different XR approaches serve different clinical goals.
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Perioperative → cognitive and workflow rehearsal
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Mixed Reality → physical assessment
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AI Scenario Authoring → curriculum flexibility
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AI + VR → communication, reasoning, family interaction
AI is now central to content creation and adaptation.
Programs can create, revise, and personalize training scenarios faster than ever.
Turnkey deployment is the make-or-break factor.
Institutions overwhelmingly prefer ready-to-use systems over complex technical setup.
A Practical Path Forward for Nursing & Healthcare Programs
1. Identify specific competencies you need to strengthen.
Choose platforms aligned to those goals—technical, communication, assessment, surgical, or emergency.
2. Pilot with a small group of learners.
A 6- or 12-headset kit validates outcomes quickly.
3. Use preconfigured kits to bypass tech barriers.
Knoxlabs provisioning removes IT friction entirely.
4. Involve vendors early in curriculum mapping.
Conquer Experience, OramaVR, Simtryx, and VRpatients all support structured onboarding.
5. Build a blended simulation strategy.
VR, MR, AI-generated cases, and traditional methods together create stronger outcomes.
Thank You to All Participants
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Conquer Experience – Jennifer Speth
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OramaVR – Steve Kateros
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Simtryx – Hector Mondragón
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VRpatients – Devin Marble
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IVRHA – Bob Fine
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Knoxlabs – Taron Khachatryan
Thank you to the 100+ nursing and healthcare educators who attended live and contributed thoughtful questions.
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📅 Wednesday, December 3
🕒 3:00pm–4:00pm EST / 12:00–1:00 PM PST
Hosted by IVRHA (International Virtual Reality and Healthcare Association) in collaboration with Knoxlabs, a Meta Work Premier Partner
This session features four XR simulation providers partnering with IVRHA and Knoxlabs to introduce different approaches to immersive nurse training:
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Simtryx – Immersive training technologies for healthcare
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VRpatients – Scenario-based clinical and EMS simulations
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ORamaVR – Evidence-based XR platforms for medical skill development
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Conquer Experience – Perioperative and team-based simulation tools
Each company will share their perspective on how XR supports nursing education and enhances training quality. Knoxlabs will provide insight into how institutions deploy VR easily at scale through complete hardware, provisioning, and support solutions.
This event is a great opportunity to explore multiple immersive training platforms in one session—and understand how organizations can integrate VR safely, efficiently, and with minimal setup.
🔗 Registration Link: https://ivrha.dev/120326 (goes live soon)