VR, AR, Wearables and the Future of Learning
Virtual Reality (VR) is a computer-generated simulation of a 3D image or environment that can be interacted with in a seemingly realistic way. It differs from augmented reality as the real world is completely replaced by a simulated environment. Virtual Reality requires additional technology which ranges from Smartphones and low-cost VR headsets (from Google Cardboard and Samsung Gear VR) to high-end systems such as Oculus Rift and the HTC Vive. Content ranges from 360-degree photos and videos to fully immersive walk-around environments. Some VR Experiences incorporate haptic feedback through gloves and body vests. As the technology progresses, we are moving toward wireless headsets with full range of movement.
VR is creating fascinating opportunities for Education, Media, Storytelling, Journalism, Work and Retail environments. It will radically transform how we learn, work and play in the near future.
VR and Hollywood continue to dance around each other as John Cusack & Christina Ricci make their VR debut in ‘Distorted Reality’. The ten minute VR experience is based on the …
Read moreVR and Hollywood – John Cusack & Christina Ricci in ‘Distorted Reality’
This quick demo from Leap Motion of a VR anatomy lesson that lets you pull apart a cat may give you the creeps at first. But with its cartoon-like effect, it’s not …
In our work, we’re often asked for evidence on how VR impacts learning. And with virtual reality developing so rapidly, there’s been little in the way of hard evidence. But …
Here’s a cool demo of the Oculus Go VR headset with 6DOF – six degrees of freedom positional tracking. This is one of the things we like about the VR …
Read moreAn awesome demo of the Oculus Go VR headset with 6DOF
Sensation in VR outside of haptic vests remains a major challenge. We’ve tried immersive experiences incorporating smell and wind and they’ve always left us wanting more. Or wishing the developers …
Read moreSensation in VR – are sensory reality pods in our future?
Here’s a new VR headset from GameFace Labs that can serve as either a standalone or tethered HMD. Running at $599 for the Dev Kit, it’s an interesting solution to …
Read moreNew VR Headset from GameFace Labs can be Standalone or Tethered
We’ll concede, Facebook’s VR store (and a pop-up one at that) in New York City won’t make a bit of difference in the virtual reality market. But it’s a sign …
Read moreFacebook’s VR Store – will Oculus Break into the Mass Market?
The Guardian has a fascinating piece on space tourism – how you will soon have the opportunity to be an astronaut in Virtual Reality. Even though there’s a number of …
There’s a couple of major issues holding back mass adoption of Virtual Reality – lack of content and headset design make the top of our list. Content is finally taking …