The Future of Architecture Is in Virtual (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)
Only 10 years ago, taking a virtual tour of a building only happened in science-fiction movies. But with the rise of technology, that is now not only possible but becoming a practice in the design-based industries. You might have heard about Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)...
VR improves balance in older people
New Virtual Reality tech could help improve balance in older people. Computer Scientists at CAMERA have been investigating if VR technology can help prevent falls and concluded a range of VR techniques are extremely useful in assessing and improving balance issues. The team, from the University of Bath,...
MIT Device Promises to Hack Your Dreams
A team of MIT Scientists are creating a device to hack your dreams so you can experience everything from flying to singing. While the teams' goal sounds like something out of "Inception" its real-world application could be achieved with something that looks just like the iconic Nintendo...
Walk inside a plant cell or glide over a coral reef: three ways virtual reality is revolutionising teaching
You’ve probably heard how Virtual Reality (VR) is going to change everything: the way we work, the way we live, the way we play. Still, for every truly transformative technology, there are landfills of hoverboards, 3D televisions, Segways, and MiniDiscs – the technological scrap it turns out we...
A dystopian game from MIT is giving you control of a real person this Halloween
The creepiest event this Halloween could be a online social experiment hosted by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. MIT - famous for producing the world's top engineers, programmers, and scientist - has developed a stellar reputation recently for its Media Laboratories experimental projects. This October...
Disney create ‘Force Jacket’ for when you need a virtual hug
Disney might be best known for Star Wars but its R&D wing - Disney Research - has just unveiled first real-world mastery of the force - the "Force Jacket". The jacket is designed to apply force to a users body. Allowing them to experience a range of sensations...