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Metaverse – Expectations vs Reality, Part 1: Technological Possibilities

ARPost

So when I say metaverse, what I mean is immersive technologies + blockchain-related digital assets ( NTFs and crypto). The unrealistic expectations of the public are such because of two large series of problems: The actual technological possibilities, and. See Also: HapticVR Technology as a Means to Facilitate Better Surgical Training.

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8 Inventive Examples Of Immersive Technology In Education

VRScout

Moreover, immersive technology can improve students’ learning experience while teaching them to embrace technology. From virtual field trips on the planet Mars to roleplaying as histories greatest public figures, here are eight fascinating examples of immersive technology in modern education: Credit: Umiversiv.

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Hands-on: OVR Technology made me smell in VR

The Ghost Howls

At AWE 2021 I have finally been able to try a scent emitter for virtual reality and in particular the one provided by OVR Technology. OVR Technology. OVR Technology is a company that provides a scent emitter for virtual reality. ION Module (Image by OVR Technology). Hands-on with OVR Technology.

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Studying Social Presence in VR

Tech Trends VR

New research by the University of British Columbia highlights both similarities and differences in the way people interact in virtual environments and the real world. However, when the researchers introduced social presence in the virtual environment, they were surprised to find it actually had limited impact on subjects’ yawning.

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Scientists Use Yawning To Study Social Presence In VR

VRScout

So when studying the psychological effects of being immersed and interacting with others while immersed in virtual reality, researchers at the University of British Columbia decided to use yawning patterns as a benchmark to compare people’s behaviours in real-world, face-to-face interactions as opposed to VR.

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Case Study: SAP Integrates AR for ERP

AR Insider

“Our customers can become best-run businesses by taking advantage of all mixed reality has to offer, from more effective training teams in virtual environments to driving operational efficiencies by augmenting digital twin information directly to physical equipment.”. These smart assets are 3D (e.g.,

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XR Construction Case Study in Focus: CannonDesign and VIVE

XR Today - Virtual Reality

In the construction (AEC) landscape, immersive technology like extended reality hardware and software has the potential to transform all aspects of the workflow. Here’s what happened when CannonDesign embraced VIVE Technology. However, there’s another significant benefit too. Exploring New Solutions for Collaboration.