It was a week where Google faltered, and everyone shrugged. The world had already forgotten poor Daydream VR. At the end of this very same week Sony is launching a public prototype of its consumer AR headset. We did not…
What are companies doing with augmented reality? Let’s examine some real-world use cases Augmented reality (AR) has been creeping into our everyday lives, from Google Maps AR functionality, which layers digital directions on top of real-world apps, to Snapchat Lenses,…
Mitmachen und profitieren Virtual- / Augmented Reality bis hin zu Mixed Reality spielen auch im Corporate Learning eine immer wichtigere Rolle. Einige Unternehmen haben bereits erste Erfahrungen und Umsetzungen realisiert. Um sich über die gemachten Erfahrungen und anstehende Aktivitäten auszutauschen, fanden bereits…
Halbseitig gelähmte Menschen tricksen virtuell ihr Gehirn aus: Das Start-up Rehago hat ein Programm entwickelt, dass solchen Patienten mit simplen Spielen hilft. Mittels einer VR-Brille können sie ihre gelähmte Seite trainieren. Die innovative Therapiemethode beruht auf einem einfachen Prinzip: der…
Sir Martyn Lewis and I met back in April to discuss the impact of technology on humanity at The Club at The Ivy in London. It was a well-received debate, so we reconvened to tackle a new subject last month.…
The low-cost training solution could assist law enforcement in preventing sex crimes. According to a study made public last year by the International Labour Organization, there were 5,147 cases of human trafficking reported in 2018 alone, 3,718 of which directly…
Could virtual reality and augmented reality replace textbooks in the classrooms of the future? One Australian university is already ahead of the curve. La Trobe University in Australia is now deploying virtual reality and augmented reality in helping students learn…
When sportspeople go through a bad phase, they are advised by their coaches to visualize themselves achieving their goals successfully. Do you know why? There’s always been a strong mental connection between performance and seeing oneself as being successful. Visualizing…
Healthcare Weiterbildungskonzepte der Zukunft: Virtual-Reality Training VR-Simulatoren sind eine aufstrebende Technologie in chirurgischen Trainingsprogrammen – Körperstrukturen lassen sich virtuell mit HMD´s (Head Mounted Displays) in ihrer Komplexität besser erfahren, als rein aus dem Lehrbuch oder der Trainings-Demo auf dem Bildschirm. Doch…
While VR experiences are not often designed to make users feel marginalized, this one really leans into situational discomfort Human Resource Executive®’s Top HR Products contest spotlights 10 of the most innovative new solutions on the market that are helping…
Why spend hundreds, if not thousands of dollars on cross trainers, treadmills and stationary bikes when you can get a physical workout in VR as varied as your game collection? Fight in a boxing ring, play tennis, engage in futuristic…
All around the world we’ve heard the value of virtual reality when it comes to health care but no one really knows how to use it properly. Some companies and Healthcare organizations have tried but these cases and value is…
Das Gefühl, im Bett zu liegen und nicht zur Ruhe zu kommen, kennt vermutlich jeder. Die Gedanken wandern zum Streit mit der besten Freundin, der wichtigen Präsentation am nächsten Morgen oder der Altersvorsorge, die man so langsam dringend in Angriff…
Was eine junge Technik der älteren Generation zu bieten hat Hört man Begriffe wie „Virtual Reality“, „Oculus Rift“ oder „Datenhandschuh“, denkt man möglicherweise als Erstes an junge Leute. An sogenannte Gamer, die im 3D-Raum Autorennen fahren oder das Schwert gegen…
UK-based FundamentalVR has added a significant new feature to its suite of Virtual Reality training modules—a mechanism to score, grade and quantify each trainee’s skill level and performance. According to FundamentalVR, the Fundamental Surgery Score can not only assess each…