SensoryCo is privileged to have been a sponsor at the inaugural 2021 Hoosier Tactical Skirmish , a fundraiser for Chapter “D” 500, the new Indiana chapter of the non-profit Special Forces Association (The SFA). The Skirmish took place as a 1-day, 3-stage event in which competitors of all … [Read more...]
SensoryCo Drops SmX-M Scenting System with New Technology For Experiential Spaces
SensoryCo has released the SmX-M Scenting System to enhance its existing product line with an innovative solution that addresses the specific need for close-proximity scent interactions for training simulators, themed attractions, kiosks, exhibits, VR/AR and small experiential spaces. Introducing … [Read more...]
SensoryCo Partner Spotlight: Inert Products LLC
Inert Products, LLC provides Law Enforcement, Homeland Security and the United States Department of Defense with extremely durable, highly realistic inert training aids used in training against terrorist threats. Located in Scranton, PA, Inert Products, LLC produces and supplies support materials … [Read more...]
Fire Training and Learning
CHALLENGE: Provide better training for firefighters to perform under extreme pressure. BENEFIT: Olfactory stimulants set the foundation for scent recognition and have been shown to affect cognitive learning behavior and as well as performance. When odors and malodors are used in training … [Read more...]
Can Olfactory Training Improve Your Sense of Smell?
The idea that you can improve your sense of smell might seem strange. Even the idea that different people have different strengths of sense of smell is probably something you’ve never considered. But studies have shown that olfactory training is possible to improve your sense of smell. … [Read more...]
Benefits of Multi-Sensory Training Solutions
Burning rubber, thick smoke, chemical vapors…these are just some of the extreme sensory experiences that military and first responders face. Inexperience dealing with these dangerous and potentially life-threating situations can reduce effectiveness and even cause physiological trauma. How do we … [Read more...]
SensoryCo Helps First Responders and Military Prepare with Military Olfactory Desensitization
First responders and military personnel are often in dangerous situations where they are assaulted by an ambush of sights, sounds and smells making it extremely difficult to respond in a rational manner. Research shows that repeated training exposure to these types of sensory overload can … [Read more...]
Olfactory Input in PTSD Prevention and Treatment for the Military
Estimates state that at least 20% of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans have PTSD, and 50% of those with PTSD do not seek treatment. With behavioral health care becoming a major issue for this population, there has been increased motivation to find better solutions for prevention and treatment. Promising … [Read more...]
Using the Smell of Sick: Sensory Effects in Medical Training
Did you know that people with different diseases and infections have distinct and noticeable smells? Historically, in the days of house calls, doctors would sniff their patients to help with diagnoses. Recent research confirms that humans have the ability to detect diseases by smell. The … [Read more...]
Incorporating Scent Effects Into Training: Which Smell Generator Do You Need?
First responders, military personnel and hazmat teams are often exposed to irritating and potentially dangerous odors. Malodors can be disorienting, nauseating or possibly provide a clue to other hazards. Incorporating a SensoryCo smell generator into training with safe, yet realistic scent effects … [Read more...]