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Australia Taps Neuromersiv VR Therapy to Treat Brain Injuries

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That can lead to better function recovery” He added that he was “proud” to have entered the Ulysses VR software system in markets across Australia and the United Kingdom. These also provide sensory feedback from virtual environments in real-time, complete with two therapy modes for the VR platform.

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How VR/AR Technology Is Being Used To Treat Autism

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Previously available in Australia, the technology has been used to treat the effects of autism, from anxiety and stress to attention, memory, mobility/coordination, and frustration tolerance. “Because of the unique and fun environment, patients are more likely to comply with treatment plans since they enjoy the process.”

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Bigscreen Beyond Ultra-Compact SteamVR Headset Now Shipping

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That's in addition to the existing supported countries: United States, the United Kingdom, "most of Europe", Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. Bigscreen is also now accepting orders from 13 new countries: Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Hungary, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia.

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Can Virtual Reality Inspire Climate Action?

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Australia, for instance, has been experiencing a months-long bushfire crisis. Virtual Reality Applications for Climate Action. In the virtual environment, you are transformed into a tree, growing from a tiny seed in a vast forest. According to ecologist Chris Dickman, over a billion animals have perished in the fires.

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Enter the Tomb: Explore King Tut’s Tomb in Virtual Reality

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The Tutankhamun: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh tour is heading off to Sydney, Australia, next before traveling to six other cities. Entering King Tut’s Tomb in Virtual Reality. He put together a team of professionals to create a hyper-realistic virtual environment.

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8 Inventive Examples Of Immersive Technology In Education

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The Jackson School in Victoria, Australia, has found a way to make learning easier and more interactive for children with special needs. Labster enables a safe environment for learning STEM subjects, offering more than 100 types of virtual labs. Samuel Clemens). Credit: Luis Enrique Ascui/AP for Education Week.

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How to Save Money on Business Travel with Virtual Reality

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Companies like High Fidelity and Microsoft are already working on environments that make this possible. . Tourism Australia allows people to explore VR environments before booking a vacation. Users could create virtual rooms to meet clients that reflect a famous real-world location.