• Strategic research program with Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Centre
• Research to optimize Operator XR's technology platform for high-stress law enforcement scenarios
• ALERRT has trained over 300,000 first responders in the US with $180 million in funding

xReality Group Limited (ASX: XRG) has announced that its US subsidiary, Operator XR LLC, has entered into a strategic research collaboration (MOU) with the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Centre at Texas State University, the FBI-designated national standard for active shooter response training in the United States. The research program will focus on advancing training methodologies using the Operator XR virtual reality training system, with an emphasis on improving human performance in high-stress situations such as active shooter response scenarios. Findings from the research conducted will enable Operator XR to improve and adapt its product to meet new and emerging real-time requirements. ALERRT has trained over 300,000 first responders in the US with more than $180 million in federal and state funding. The initial collaboration is established for a two-year period, with the potential for renewal based on mutual agreement. Operator XR will provide ALERRT with advanced VR training equipment and early access to new features, while ALERRT will share expertise and research findings to enhance product development. The companies intend to pursue joint funding opportunities and collaborate on research publications.

The collaboration represents an important milestone in XRG's strategy to lead the immersive training market within US law enforcement through its Operator XR subsidiary.