Now that virtual reality has arrived (again), it’s here to stay—even if it’s not clear exactly how we will end up using it.
Research shows that virtual reality experiences can help social disconnection and improve wellness - by inspiring awe.
As virtual reality technology advances, like with every new technology, the law frequently needs time to play catch-up. We have already seen the law extend to cover credible criminal threats made online. However, when it comes to virtual reality (VR),...
Cosmetic giant L’Oréal is delving into virtual reality with an application that helps salon stylists learn new tricks. The VR experience features two photo-realistic humans—a stylist and a client—in a 360-degree environment. Students can step into the hairdressers’ shoes, and shift position in the virtual salon to watch from any angle. L’Oréal developed the app …
Shaking up every industry from tourism to healthcare.
Physicians can use virtual reality to better visualize scans, and it may also give patients greater insight into their treatment plan.
A group of clinicians who began treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with virtual reality are now developing a system that could better prepare combat medics for battle. Using augmented...
Plastic surgeons are recommending this pre-op step.
The Spanish startup Psious designed phobia treatment scenarios by combining virtual reality and exposure therapy.
By Rosemary Musachio Believe in the old adage that nothing compares to the real thing? How about the virtual real thing? That’s virtual reality (VR), the technological phenomenon of the 21st century. VR allows users to perceive real-life experiences through simulated events and objects. The simulations are controlled by body movements, switches, and levers. By wearing a helmet with a… Continue Reading Virtual Reality Opens Doors but Not Wide Enough