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How Virtual Reality Aids People With Low Vision

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For millions of people around the world who have low vision, virtual reality offers a myriad of possibilities for entertainment and socialization. The Accessibility Problem of Virtual Reality. Virtual Reality as a Sight Aid for Severe Vision Loss. VR has come such a long way from being a vintage arcade game.

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Immersive Technology for Education: How Virtual Reality Will Change the Learning Process

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Although virtual reality technology is not that new, it is being used in education since relatively recently. There are several reasons for the spread of virtual reality technology in education: Reduced price of technical equipment. The rapid growth of software for virtual reality. billion per year.

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Microsoft Files ‘Virtual Reality Floor Mat’ Patent, Possibly Aimed at an Xbox VR Headset

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A Microsoft patent application for a ‘virtual reality floor mat’ describes a special mat which defines a virtual playspace and can be used for tracking. Microsoft’s virtual reality mat patent application is a curious one. Image courtesy Microsoft. Image courtesy Microsoft.

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Immersive Technology for Education: How Virtual Reality Will Change the Learning Process

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Although virtual reality technology is not that new, it is being used in education since relatively recently. There are several reasons for the spread of virtual reality technology in education: Reduced price of technical equipment. The rapid growth of software for virtual reality. billion per year.

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Avantis Education Launches VR Learning Platform

XR Today - Virtual Reality

The UK-based firm provides schools with a Metaverse learning solution that enables students and teachers to interact in virtual reality (VR) classrooms. The base Eduverse product is free for teachers, who can quickly log in using an active Microsoft or Google account, enabling teachers and students to access Eduverse teaching tools.

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The Australian Air Force Is Now Testing the Microsoft HoloLens

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The Australian Air Force and Saab Australia are trialing the Microsoft HoloLens augmented reality headset as the Australian military evolves into a “fifth-generation fighting force.” Saab’s mixed reality applications program lead, Inger Lawes, praised AR’s potential to improve military training exercises.

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What does Chat GPT Mean for Enterprise-Grade XR?

XR Today - Virtual Reality

As innovative firms explore enterprise use cases for Chat GPT, Virtualspeech integrates Chat GPT systems into virtual reality (VR) business solutions. Conversational AI systems are already emerging as integrated extended reality (XR) technology. Where does Microsoft Fit into the Mix? Codex, and DALL.E Codex, and DALL.E

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