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...
Category: VR
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...
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...
Leave the drugs behind…
So VR can illicit the same emotive response as psychedelics? VR is as good as psychedelics.
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....
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.
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...
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.
Video and Virtual Reality With Anxiety and Distraction
Intrigued with this article that purports that computer-generated imagery (pure VR) has been shown to be superior to actual video (assuming 360 degree) in reducing anxiety. Video and Virtual Reality Show Promise for Those...
Is the “Metaverse” the answer to accessible experiences?
Before we all launch into the “Metaverse” being the next evolution of the internet let’s be realistic. Firstly everyone has their own definition of what the Metaverse is or will purport to be. What...