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Virtual Reality and Team Building: An Outlook

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These days, most folks have experienced virtual reality in some shape or form: it could be a Google cardboard, VR kiosk at a local mall, or an at-home VR headset from HTC or Oculus. VR headsets create interactive environments that anyone can have access to. Application of Virtual Reality in Team Building.

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Glossary: The Metaverse and its Key Components

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Efforts to construct and expand the Metaverse were sparked by Meta Platform’s major pivot in October, which saw Microsoft, NVIDIA, HTC VIVE, Qualcomm, Google, Varjo, and dozens of other tech giants enter the race for prime positioning to build the virtual and connected world. Decentraland. Immersive Experience. Immersive Media.

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Queen’s University Announces Dedicated VR Medical Training Center

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The Canadian university announces plans for new medical training center composed entirely of VR simulations. Dan Howes, Director of the Queen’s Faculty of Health Sciences Clinical Simulation Center. Virtual reality offers exciting new opportunities for us to realistically simulate a wide range of clinical situations.

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How does Virtual Reality Work? The Ultimate Guide

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So, how does virtual reality work, and why is it such a significant tech evolution? How Does Virtual Reality Work? An Introduction Virtual reality creates an end-to-end mechanism that replaces our natural “real-world” environment with an immersive simulation. Driving simulators are perhaps the best example of this.

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TG0 Debuts Buttonless Controllers at AWE 2022

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At the Augmented World Expo (AWE 2022) last week, extended reality (XR) human-machine interface (HCI) technology developers TG0 showcased its button-free virtual reality (VR) controllers designed for immersive gaming and Metaverse experiences. Other firms such as HaptX create gloves to recreate user movements in immersive environments.

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Canetrollers Could Change VR for Visually Impaired

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Whole experiences are built around immersing the eyes in headsets to explore virtual environments. We created Canetroller, a haptic cane controller that simulates [assistive] cane interactions, enabling people with visual impairments to navigate a virtual environment by transferring their cane skills into the virtual world.”.

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How Different Age Groups Can Use Virtual Reality

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Virtual reality is becoming increasingly popular among consumers and businesses. VR creates immersive, simulated experiences for users by placing them in a digital environment. However, virtual reality is still relatively new. As it evolves, more use cases will emerge. How Children, Adults, and Seniors Benefit From VR.