Stanford VR expert on the new tech's promise and limitations
Jeremy Bailenson may be one of the foremost experts on virtual reality. But, as he puts it, he's no evangelist.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Aug 5, 2015
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News tagged with virtual experiences
Oculus' virtual-reality headset to simulate touch, gestures
Facebook-owned virtual reality firm Oculus aimed squarely at video game lovers on Thursday as it unveiled Rift headsets that it will begin selling early next year.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jun 11, 2015
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VR cricket game uses motion capture technology for full immersive experience
With the cricket season in full swing, cricket fans can try out their batting skills at home with a virtual reality game developed by Stickee in collaboration with researchers at the University of Bath.
Engineering
Aug 10, 2017
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Startup commercializing virtual reality sickness solutions, helps move virtual reality mainstream
Virtual reality sickness has become a major challenge in the virtual reality space, hindering product launches and mainstream adoption. Despite such challenges, 2016 is being called "the year of virtual reality."
Hi Tech & Innovation
Oct 28, 2016
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Disney Research develops method to provide tactile feedback in free air
Depth cameras and other motion-tracking devices allow people to use natural gestures to play computer games, yet the experience remains unnatural because they can't feel what their eyes can see. Disney Research, Pittsburgh, ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Jul 19, 2013
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VR technology gives new meaning to 'holidaying at home.' But is it really a substitute for travel?
Tourism is often about seeking deeper emotional and personal connections with the world around us. It's a quintessential part of the "experience economy", creating memories that can be recalled, re-lived and re-shared for ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Oct 15, 2018
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Computer-assisted authoring tools help to create complex interactive narratives
Visitors to interactive virtual worlds want the ability to significantly affect the outcome of a story, but authoring these digital experiences is extremely complex. A new platform developed by Disney Research will help fulfill ...
Computer Sciences
Feb 27, 2015
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The lifespan of an evaporating liquid drop
The lifespan of a liquid droplet which is transforming into vapour can now be predicted thanks to a theory developed at the University of Warwick. The new understanding can now be exploited in a myriad of natural and industrial ...
Condensed Matter
Oct 10, 2019
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People who contribute least in crowdsourcing can do the most to improve a public good, says study
Whether talking about the office kitchen, hiking trails or ratings on Yelp, there are always people who put in effort to leave those spaces better. There are also those who contribute nothing to that public good.
Social Sciences
Nov 8, 2023
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Wreckage from famous warships explored in 3D on anniversary of sinking
On the 81st anniversary of the sinking of the Australian warship HMAS Sydney (II) and the disguised German raider HSK Kormoran following a battle off the coast of Western Australia during WWII, Curtin University has revealed ...
Archaeology
Nov 21, 2022
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