What VR equipment will I need?

PC-Connected VR Equipment

To run Virtual Medical Coaching simulations in PC-connected VR mode, you will need:

• A compatible VR head-mounted display
• A Windows computer that meets the published VR system requirements
• Standard motion controllers for the selected headset
• Tracking hardware where required

Your computer must meet both the simulation software requirements and the minimum specifications set by the headset manufacturer.

Supported PC-Connected Headsets

Virtual Medical Coaching simulations have been tested with:

• HTC Vive
• HTC Vive Pro and Vive Pro 2
• Valve Index
• Meta Quest headsets when used with Link or Air Link

Other SteamVR-compatible headsets may function if they meet required specifications.

Tracking and Controllers

All supported headsets must be used with their standard motion controllers.

Room-scale tracking or inside-out tracking must be correctly configured to enable full interaction within the simulation environment.

Headsets that use external base stations must be installed and positioned according to the manufacturer’s guidance.

Standalone / Untethered VR

Since January 2025, X-Ray Pro VR Suite for Radiography Education has been available in standalone mode on compatible Meta Quest headsets.

From June 2025, RadSafe VR for Occupational Radiation Safety Education has also been available in standalone mode on compatible Meta Quest devices.

Standalone mode runs directly on the headset and does not require a VR-ready Windows computer.

To use VMC simulations in standalone mode, your organisation must have a Meta Horizon managed services account so the headsets can be enrolled, managed, and assigned the VMC application through the Meta Work Admin Center.

Meta’s website may show a notice stating that “Meta Horizon managed services and Meta Quest commercial devices are no longer available for sale.” This can look alarming, but it does not mean the service has stopped working. Meta states that existing customers will continue to receive support until 4 January 2030, and that HMS licences are available for free. Meta also states that Meta Quest 3 and 3S devices will continue to have access to Meta Horizon managed services until 4 January 2030.

The important point is that the paid commercial sales model has ended. The managed service is still available for enrolment and administration, currently at no licence cost. When you open the Meta page, look for the smaller link that says the licences are available for free and follow that link.

Virtual Medical Coaching will continue to support standalone deployment through Meta Horizon managed services while it remains available. Before Meta’s support period ends, VMC will move customers to an alternative managed device solution, such as ArborXR or another suitable MDM platform, to maintain continuity of service.

Registering your University or College Organisation

1. Visit the Meta Horizon managed services sign-up page:
   https://forwork.meta.com/meta-horizon-managed-solutions/sign-up/
2. Select your country during registration. This helps ensure the correct regional terms, privacy requirements, and data protection settings are applied.
3. Register using your official university, college, or institutional email address. Meta will send a confirmation code to that address to verify that you are registering on behalf of the organisation.
4. Complete the organisation profile. You will be asked for your organisation name and the number of Meta Quest devices you intend to manage.
5. Set up two-factor authentication for administrator access. This may require an authenticator app or mobile number.
6. Once registration is complete, access the Meta Work Admin Center at:
   https://work.meta.com/
7. From the Meta Work Admin Center, your IT administrator can manage devices, create managed Meta accounts for staff or students, configure device profiles, and assign VMC applications to enrolled headsets.

Key Reminders for Educational Institutions

Meta Horizon managed services licences are currently free. You should not need to pay a per-device HMS licence fee to enrol and manage compatible Quest devices.

You do not need special “enterprise” Quest hardware. Standard Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets can be enrolled, provided they are compatible with Meta’s current managed services requirements.

For VMC standalone deployment, the headsets must be properly enrolled before the application can be assigned.

VMC will need your organisation’s app sharing key before we can share the standalone application with your Meta Work Admin Center account. Our current IT setup guide explains that this is done from Apps → Manage apps → Create app → From developer, using support@virtualmedicalcoaching.com. Once VMC receives the key, we can send the application invitation to your organisation.

After accepting the invitation, your IT administrator can assign the VMC application to the relevant device profile. Devices using that profile will then receive the application automatically, subject to normal Meta deployment timing.

 When you click the registration link above, you may see a notice stating that Meta Horizon managed services are “no longer available for sale.” Please do not be alarmed. Below that notice, there is a smaller link confirming that HMS licences are still available for free. Click that link to continue with registration. 

**Note: Due to an interoperability issue with the HP Reverb's controllers, it is currently not possible to feel haptic feedback through the controllers in the simulation. This means you won't be able to feel physical feedback cues, such as touching the patient**