Vcom3D is a longtime established small firm structured around development and delivery of immersive games and blended reality learning to train critical human interaction skills. Using research-based behavioral and physiological models, the firm develops authentic content designed to engage the learner in immersive game play, assess performance in realistic simulations, and provide a collaborative Social Media Framework that enables continuous improvement of learning outcomes. The firm's delivery platforms include mobile devices for anytime anyplace learning and performance support; Web interfaces for self-paced learning; sensor-enabled environments with speech, gaze tracking, and gesture recognition; as well as display systems for maximum immersion. Vcom3D develops the virtual technology used to create 3D animated characters that communicate through body language -- to include gesture or sign language - facial expressions, and lip-synched speech. The firm's technology is used in education and training software for deaf and hard-of-hearing users, as well as in broader marketing and communications contexts. Vcom3D also offers its Sign Smith authoring tool enables users to create education resources, training courses, and Web sites accessible to deaf users. Clients include schools, law enforcement agencies, and government agencies, as well as corporations and individuals.
