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Why Smells Are So Difficult To Simulate For Virtual Reality

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Having served with the US military in Iraq, Kenya and Djibouti, one of his key research interests is getting former soldiers to don VR headsets so they can face up to, and overcome, their traumatic memories. So getting out the car the first thing we would smell was rose. That has stuck with me until today.”. Consciousness-altering Scents.

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Tribeca Film Festival’s Virtual Arcade Steps Up VR Game For 2018

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Their use of the D-BOX motion simulation chair was also an excellent choice, providing not only a more intense, interactive experience, but at times a more cinematic one as well. VACATION SIMULATOR. So long as you don’t mind publicly crying on the show floor, definitely give this one a shot.

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The 2020 Sundance Film Festival Is Absolutely Stacked With Experimental Immersive Media

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Since its inception, Sundance’s New Frontier programming block has featured an incredible lineup of experimental content, incorporating everything from AR, VR, and AI, to big data, biotech, facial recognition, and even rocket travel. My Trip – Lead Artist: Bjarne Melgaard ?

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