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How does Virtual Reality Work? The Ultimate Guide

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An Introduction Virtual reality creates an end-to-end mechanism that replaces our natural “real-world” environment with an immersive simulation. It creates a simulated environment you can effectively interact with. Driving simulators are perhaps the best example of this. How Does Virtual Reality Work?

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Is XR ‘Taking Off’ for the Commercial Aviation Industry?

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Conversely, airlines can train the next generation of pilots with cutting-edge flight simulation solutions for rapid upskilling. The enterprise-first device offers some of the most advanced simulation tools to train pilots with minimal setup. Which Commercial Aviation Firms Offer XR Solutions? Remote Guidance for Inspections.

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8 Insightful XR Travel Case Studies to Read in 2022

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In the last couple of years, we’ve begun to see some examples of what the right technology can do from leading hotel, transportation, and tourism companies. Microsoft and Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe. XR has the power to transform travel experiences like never before. Leipzig currently stands as one of Germany’s fastest-growing cities.

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AR Smart Glasses: Expert Roundtable

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Two areas where we see great potential with AR glasses are cultural tourism and education. Applications include simulated scenarios and detailed step-by-step instructions. Bingo Wu AR glasses offer immense potential across various B2B applications. When observing artwork, users see more than the masterpiece itself.

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Getting started with Augmented Reality (AR)

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Microsoft Hololens is a key player in the MR market. It is useful to simulate situations that are too dangerous or difficult to recreate in real life. Imagine an accident on nuclear plants or a military attack, AR/VR is opening a way to simulate these scenarios. Mixed Reality (MR)  — It is a combination of both AR and VR.

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Impressions: What We Think Of The HP Windows VR Headset Dev Kit

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Microsoft is using the term “Mixed Reality” as an umbrella to encapsulate VR, AR, and all other related devices. I can pick some pre-selected apps here like Microsoft Edge for web browsing, a Photo viewer, a Video client, and more. I got to go on a virtual tour of Rome and marvel at the potential of VR tourism.

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The Metaverse: Use Cases and Benefits

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Virtual Office Space Throughout the pandemic, we have become accustomed to Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams, and other communication tools to provide us with virtual communication. VR tourism is a new frontier that is yet to be adopted into the mainstream. They can enhance lectures or allow distance learners to visit a campus virtually.