Cubic to Discuss Use of Neurotechnologies in Military Training at Experiential Technology & NeuroGaming Conference and Expo
May 17 2016 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
Cubic Global Defense chief technology officer
to highlight advancements in neuroscience and accelerated
learning
Cubic Global Defense (CGD), a business unit of Cubic Corporation
(NYSE: CUB), today announced that Amy Kruse, Ph.D., vice president
and chief technology officer (CTO), will participate in a panel
discussion on the competitive advantage of using experiential
technology for accelerated learning at the Experiential Technology
& NeuroGaming Conference and Expo 2016 (XTech) held in San
Francisco from May 17 – 18. XTech 2016 brings together leading
entrepreneurs, investors and companies to not only showcase new
products, but also address the creation of new markets from these
technologies.
Experiential technology represents innovations that increase the
human experience by combining digital solutions with advances in
neuroscience to improve emotional and cognitive performance. As CTO
and former DARPA neuroscientist, Dr. Kruse will share insights into
Cubic’s use of experiential technologies, such as augmented
reality, game-based simulation and neurotechnology in military
training.
“Understanding, investing and implementing experiential and
neurotechnologies for our customers is critical to Cubic and part
of our ‘NextTraining’ initiative within Cubic Global Defense,” said
Dr. Kruse. “Accelerated learning is an emerging focus for defense
and we are pleased to engage with the larger community in this
field through events, like the XTech and NeuroGaming conference,
which we’ve participated in since its inception five years
ago."
Dr. Kruse will take part in the following panel session:
- Accelerated Learning: XTech for
Competitive AdvantageWednesday, May 18, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
in the City View room at The Metreon, San FranciscoPanelists: Sam
Glassenberg, CEO, GTX: Surgery; Dhiraj Jeyanandarajan, CEO, Qneuro;
Luis Oros, product owner, Future Technologies, Pearson plc; and
moderator John Cammack, managing partner, Cammack Associates,
LLC.
As a leading provider of virtual and immersive training
solutions for national military and security forces worldwide,
Cubic delivers scenario-based small arms simulators that provide
the realistic training needed to achieve and sustain essential
skills. Training in virtual environments allows soldiers to
acquire, test and hone a wide range of tactical and decision-making
skills in preparation for the real environment. Follow Cubic Global
Defense at @CubicDefense and join the panel conversation with
#XTech16.
About Cubic Corporation
Cubic Corporation designs, integrates and operates systems,
products and services focused in the transportation, defense
training and secure communications markets. As the parent company
of two major business units, Cubic’s mission is to increase
situational awareness and understanding for customers worldwide.
Cubic Transportation Systems is a leading integrator of payment and
information technology and services to create intelligent travel
solutions for transportation authorities and operators. Cubic
Global Defense is a leading provider of realistic combat training
systems, secure communications and networking and highly
specialized support services for military and security forces of
the U.S. and allied nations. For more information about Cubic,
please visit the company's website at www.cubic.com or on Twitter
@CubicCorp.
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