Occupational Therapy & Virtual Reality
OT & VR in Australia is a growing network. How promising to see this in action.
Category: Research
The Future of Smart Glasses: User-Created Apps
One of the frequent issues I often come across in reviewing wearable technology is the available apps. Products like the Envision glasses and Meta Ray-Bans have a wide array of apps available to them...
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.
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....
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...
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?