AR wearables and “A-ha”
AR, A-ha and wearables.
I’ve no doubt 2025 is going to be interesting in the area of AI and accessibility.
Select Your Reality World
Welcome and select your reality world…now?
This is my personal blog where I reflect on the developments in augmented and virtual worlds especially in relation to their accessibility and potential use. All views expressed are my own. To learn more...
Exploring Nonverbal Cues in VR Experiences
I often think of what VR experiences have had the most profound effect on me and my perceptions of the possibilities of this technology. I can’t recall the exact time or date but I...
Using VR to study pedestrian perception of street design
In my role on local government authority access and inclusion advisory groups my advice is often sought on accessible street design. But reviewing a design on paper or 3D generated (static) models doesn’t provide...
Going beyond the mainstream video conferencing experience: Exploring the accessibility of virtual reality based therapeutic interventions
Going beyond the mainstream video conferencing experience: exploring the accessibility of virtual reality based therapeutic interventions. Introduction The global pandemic in 2020 resulted in many businesses having to adapt their practices: Occupational Therapists included....
Mozilla Hubs floats into the sunset
Like many I was disappointed to hear about Mozilla Hubs being shutdown on May 31, 2024. As someone with a long term interest in the accessibility and possibilities of virtual reality (VR) platforms I...
Concerts to your headsets
Not that long ago I attend a VR rave courtesy of Fat Boy Slim (see my earlier post: What does a rave, a cockroach and a Yeti have in common…in VR?) and I’ve been...
CES 2024 AR glasses bonanza
There’s a lot to digest from the recent Consumer Electronic Show 2024 and just as well I’m currently on leave to try and, pardon the pun, consume it all. For now I’m focusing on...
World Economic Forum and virtual presence
One negative aspect of virtual meetings I’ve experienced over the past three years is the lack of physical presence i.e. being around others. There are so many aspects of a physical meeting that cannot...
Travel preparation in 360
Traveling for work and want to get familiar with what will become your 2nd home? Some hotel chains have taken on AR and 360 photography to help as part of their virtual tours.
Immersive (accessible?) travel from your lounge room
Finally, I can get back to explore what’s changed in London, UK without a 17+ hour flight.
Another fruit slice in the XR pie.
There’s another entry into the XR space via another major player. What impact will it make?