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Healthcare & Medical Training On The Oculus Quest

VRScout

The Oculus Quest is a near-perfect combination of the Oculus Rift’s powerful 6DoF tracking and the Oculus Go’s comfort and portability. Karuna’s software uses virtual reality to create neuroplastic changes by placing the patient in an environment where they increase movement while blocking pain signals.”.

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OVR Technology Creates First-of-Its-Kind Virtual Reality Experiences With Scents

ARPost

OVR Technology, a virtual reality startup, recently introduced the Architecture of Scent platform. Unlocking the True Potential of Virtual Reality. Presence, or the feeling of truly being there, is critical in an effective virtual reality experience,” Wisniewski expressed. Scentware ION.

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Research: Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy, a Viable Solution for Treating Eating Disorders

ARPost

Now a research paper published in a specialized journal suggests that virtual reality exposure therapy (VRET) is beneficial for treating eating disorders. Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy: Creating a Safe Space for Patients. See Also: Can Virtual Reality Help With Depression?

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Healthcare in the Metaverse

ARVR

The term “metaverse” was first coined in Neal Stephenson’s 1992 science fiction novel, where he described it as “the virtual reality world that will come to be as ubiquitous and important as the Internet is today.” It is an exciting new frontier for healthcare technology to explore. Where are We Seeing Changes Today?

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Virus-Free Virtual Training for Healthcare Workers

Tech Trends VR

Our goal was to provide virtual reality COVID-19 training for healthcare workers and those working in post-acute care and long-term care facilities who are being asked to engage in care that is outside their normal practice as well as for those whose training is out of date,” Morgan explains.

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XRDC Interviews AR and VR Industry Experts in Healthcare Report

ARPost

The XRDC AR/VR Healthcare Report is out now and is a must-read. Healthcare affects everyone. The report covers the latest advancements in AR and VR with interviews from 5 leaders using this tech in healthcare. The Healthcare Industry, VR, and AR. This year, new standalone headsets from Oculus and Vive debuted.

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How Virtual Reality Movies are Keeping the Industry Going During the Crisis

ARVR

One of the technologies that can help excite viewers about upcoming films in virtual reality. These are some of the most interesting examples of virtual reality filmmaking, but VR is also used in animations, so let’s explore this next. How Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR) can transform Education 3.