The gadgets allow scientists to develop better experiments so they can better understand them. Researchers have announced that they have developed a way to outfit lab mice with virtual reality goggles that will allow those researchers to learn a considerable amount about the rodents. The technology does sound odd, but it has a range of highly practical applications for research. Scientists plan to use the new virtual reality technology to better understand the way mice respond to things they typically experience in the wild, such as predatory birds. Though this…
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Oculus now has virtual reality technology research division
The new team will be working out of Oakland, Pittsburgh, for the company known for its VR headset. Oculus, the cutting-edge developer of a new form of virtual reality technology headset, has now become the latest tech company to launch a division that is dedicated to researching VR tech. The number of companies looking into this and similar tech on their own or in partnerships is growing. Oculus VR Inc. has now revealed that it is launching a virtual reality technology research division in a 20,000 square foot office facility.…
Read MorePatent highlights Microsoft’s interest in augmented reality
New patent shows that Microsoft still has a strong interest in using augmented reality for gaming A new patent from Microsoft has been revealed, which was filed in January of this year. The patent further outlines Microsoft’s interest in augmented reality and how it can be used in gaming. Augmented reality has become quite attractive to the game industry because of its highly interactive nature. The technology can be used to change the way people see the world around them, allowing them to interact with digital displays that are highly…
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