Author: davidv

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VR therapy and PTSD

One of the great aspects of VR is the ability to create and adapt virtual environments. Given this level of control, depending on the platform the world is built of course, it’s no wonder...

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The Value of Inclusively Designed XR Workplace Tools

Making an XR workspace inclusive from the start is what every organisation should be thinking: inclusivity is not an after-thought. The Value of Inclusively Designed XR Workplace Tools – XR Access

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Why We’re Not All Wearing AR / VR Headsets

There’s been a lot of discussion around the uptake of augmentative and virtual reality particularly in the use of wearables. I’ve tried a number of headsets and am yet to find one that I...

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Haptic gloves in training environment

I wonder how effective these haptic gloves are in training? Microsoft have been working on a haptic cane controller to emulate use of a white cane to detect obstacles in VR environment. Could this...

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Leave the drugs behind…

So VR can illicit the same emotive response as psychedelics? VR is as good as psychedelics.

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Future directions of XR glasses?

The accessibility of wearable solutions can make the difference for an individual’s immersive experience. Most wearables to date are, quite frankly, bulky and require significant fine and gross motor skills to don / doff....

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Wearable AR contacts are here

I’ve long predicted the days of relying on a smartphone for AR experiences were numbered. Can we now start counting the days? Wearable AR contacts.

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How VR is Reshaping Healthcare

I’ve seen this circulating around social media for some time. Am curious how effective this approach is against more traditional modalities: Reshaping healthcare.

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Touch to hear?

One of the last stumbling blocks with the of XR is the integration of touch. Currently the development of haptics is still an emerging field. Should we be considering a different approach to achieve...

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XR and mental health treatments

The use of XR in mental health has been one of the most significant and probably easiest to implement in comparison with XR gaming: VR game changer.