Operator XR Lands $3.7M VR Training Deal with Texas Department of Public Safety

Okay, so get this — there’s this Aussie company, xReality Group. They do immersive training stuff, kinda futuristic. Anyway, their offshoot, Operator XR, just bagged a deal with the Texas Department of Public Safety. Guess how much? Almost 6 million Aussie bucks, but, like, 3.7 million in US cash. Not chump change, right?

So, here’s the scoop. The Texas cops — we’re talking one of the big guys in the US, handling stuff for 30 million folks — they’re gonna use this VR system. And what’s it called? OP-2 system. Sounds fancy, huh? It’s supposed to help with things like making snap decisions, calming tense situations, working as a team, and maybe even figuring out plans. Imagine that, all while wearing VR goggles or something. Kinda wild.

Wayne Jones, who’s the big boss at xReality, is pretty thrilled. He’s calling it a “strategic milestone.” Fancy words, but hey, if it works for them! He’s thinking this will help them get their foot in the door with other states too. Real optimistic guy.

So, the core part of this cash bonanza is just under 3 mil US, going into gear and support for about two years, starting in 2026. The deal could stretch longer and ring up to the full 3.7 million if Texas wants more help down the line.

Oh, and plot twist — just last month, the Aussie government handed them a chunk of cash too. Like 2.1 million Aussie dollars. Why? To boost their AI game, make stuff better and faster. Things like live feedback and automatically conjuring up new scenarios. They’re thinking global, really stepping up.

Anyway, whether this is changing the tech-training landscape or just a drop in the bucket, who knows. But it’s a pretty big splash for xReality right now.