Institute for Simulation & Training

As America celebrates 250 years of innovation, UCF is redefining technology and shaping the future of what’s next!

From immersive technologies and digital twins to robotics, AI, and space exploration, UCF researchers and students are collaborating to redefine how technology advances industries, strengthens partnerships, and solves real-world challenges, while preparing the next generation to lead in an increasingly technology-driven world.

A great look at how UCF IST is helping shape the future of innovation:

UCF is redefining technology & shaping the future of what's next UCF researchers are setting new standards across military, energy, space and health sectors with its simulation and training labs

For 251 years, the United States Army has demonstrated leadership, resilience and service to the nation. 🇺🇸

The UCF Institute for Simulation & Training is proud to support the advancement of defense innovation through research in simulation, immersive technologies and team performance that help strengthen training and operational readiness for the future.

Happy 251st Birthday to the U.S. Army!

UCF’s Institute for Simulation & Training is gearing up for the Augmented World Expo (AWE), taking place June 15-18 in Long Beach, CA — and we’re bringing immersive innovation with us!

Get ready for “Be There Without Being There: Humanoid Robot Immersive Telepresence,” featuring our CAVE-like consumer system and robotic systems designed to push the boundaries of presence, perception and human-machine interaction. 🤖

https://www.awexr.com/usa-2026

Dr. Carolina Cruz-Neira, executive director of the Pegasus Research Institute (PRI) and the UCF Institute for Simulation & Training, and Dr. David Metcalf, director of the Mixed Emerging Technology Integration Lab (METIL) within IST, were featured in an article for their participation in the fourth annual Central Florida Immersive Technology Summit.

The researchers discussed emerging trends in immersive technologies and applied research supporting the modeling, simulation and training (MS&T) industry.

https://teamorlando.org/ucf-researchers-outline-future-of-xr-ai-in-training-at-vrara-immersive-technology-summit/