Emory Craig

Writer, presenter, and consultant on Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Wearables and their impact on Media, Education and Society. CoFounder, Digital BodiesAs Director of eLearning at the College of New Rochelle, Emory Craig is responsible for instructional technology initiatives, faculty development and the integration of emerging technologies in the curriculum. A Frye Institute Fellowship honoree, his current research interest focuses on the sensory and cognitive implications of Virtual Reality and Wearables in the learning environment.He is actively involved in the New York City startup community and is currently teaching an interdisciplinary seminar on the impact of digital networks on mass media, social relationships and the power of ideas.

Microsoft Tackles Visual Accessibility Issues in VR

April 21, 2019April 21, 2019 by Emory Craig

Microsoft's work on Visual Accessibility Issues in VR

A report in Engadget reveals that Microsoft has been working on visual accessibility issues in VR. SeeingVR is an innovative tool kit for Unity developers to help people with low vision. It includes a bifocal lens …

A Perfect Match – Google Tilt Brush on Oculus Quest

April 18, 2019 by Emory Craig

Google Tilt Brush on Oculus Quest is a perfect match for virtual reality. A free-form VR painting and design tool on a standalone HMD with six degrees of freedom. Last year, Facebook hyped the concept of …

Walking on the Moon in VR with Lunatick

April 17, 2019 by Emory Craig

Few people have actually walked on the lunar surface – 12 to be exact. Lunatick is your chance to follow in their footsteps and walk on the moon in VR. It’s been 50 years since the first …

Chris Milk on Storytelling in AR and VR

April 15, 2019 by Emory Craig

Take a look at Chris Milk’s recent interview with TheWrap on Storytelling in AR and VR. The innovative director and immersive artist is the CEO of the VR tech and entertainment company, Within. Other companies have …

Climate Change in Mixed Reality on The Weather Channel

April 12, 2019 by Emory Craig

The latest work of the Weather Channel tackles climate change in mixed reality. We’ve highlighted their work before on hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes. This time, we get a visualization of Charleston, South Carolina in 2100. The …

Lessons Not Learned: Google Cancels AI Ethics Board

April 10, 2019April 9, 2019 by Emory Craig

Thinking of setting up an AI ethics board? Google offered a quick lesson the past two weeks on how not to tackle the ethical questions in artificial intelligence. On March 26th, Google announced the formation of …

Feelreal – Smell in VR Arrives on Kickstarter

April 6, 2019April 6, 2019 by Emory Craig

We’ve written a lot on the need for better haptic feedback in VR. The Feelreal mask prototype has been around for a while but it is finally making its debut on Kickstarter on April 9th. As …

Elbedome: Europe’s Largest VR Lab

April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 by Emory Craig

If you like virtual reality or 3D experiences, then Europe’s largest VR lab is definitely where you want to be. It would be a storyteller’s or gamer’s paradise, except that the facility is designed for use …

VR Challenges: Cost, Social Element and Health Concerns

April 1, 2019April 1, 2019 by Emory Craig

A recent YouGov survey shows that VR challenges to adoption remain – with cost leading the way. Basic familiarity with the technology has grown slowly with a third of adults saying they know something about VR …