Virtual training - James Mullins - Firenerd Talks #35

In this conversation with James we talk about virtual training with VR and more. I believe that virtual training in different forms is and will be a key component in training badass firefighters and officers.

Here you can watch some videos with FLAIM on Youtube:
   / @flaimsystems  

James Mullins is an experienced technologist, with professional engineering and commercial background in the private, education and Defence sectors.
Associate Professor James Mullins was born in Victoria, Australia in 1980. He received his B.Eng degree in robotics engineering from Deakin University in 2002 and his PhD degree in 2009 also from Deakin University. As the first robotics graduate from Deakin University, James had devoted the majority of his career to the development of novel, applied electronics, electromechanical and software solutions for both Australian and international industry.
With a heavy focus on haptics, real-time control and embedded systems, James founded FLAIM Systems in 2019 and acts as the company CTO. FLAIM, a scale-up aimed at bringing immersive Virtual Reality learning experiences to fire fighters globally supplies training solutions to 35 countries. With over 180 industry projects successfully delivered, James has received international success with a number of highly competitive Defence Capability projects awarded.
James lives in Geelong, Australia with his wife and daughter.

This conversation might not always be accurate. I am no guru and sometimes simple mistakes are made, especially if English isn’t a person’s first language. It’s just our chat – nothing more or less. Have fun!