virtual reality technology Archives

Mice wear tiny virtual reality goggles so researchers can learn about them

12/19/202312/18/2023 Julie Campbell

Virtual reality - concept image of lab mice wearing VR headsets

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…

Full body tracking virtual reality takes HTC to a new level

12/08/202312/07/2023 John Montgallo

The company developed the technology to be embedded into VR headsets instead of body equipment. HTC has announced a new tech development in virtual reality that allows headsets to provide full body tracking with the Vive Ultimate Trackers. The technology would make it possible to eliminate the need for those weird legless avatars. Tracking technology has been some of the most important advancements in virtual reality. It provides a measurement of movement of the head as well as other parts of the body, typically the hands. The addition of tracking…

Walmart is looking to virtual reality games as the “future of retail”

10/05/202310/04/2023 L. Green

Virtual reality - Person Shopping wearing VR headset

The company dragged its heels getting into e-commerce but intends to be a leader in VR shopping. Walmart is moving forward with virtual reality gaming environments in what it views as the “future of retail”. The retail giant shared several details regarding a number of strategies it is planning using VR. Among the details Walmart has shared includes the intention to introduce commerce capabilities into its House Flip mobile game. It has also made a commitment to virtual reality, saying that “over the next year, you’ll see us test a…

VRAI to use VR simulation training for the offshore wind sector

10/05/202210/04/2022 John Montgallo

The company is seeking to use virtual reality to help companies overcome the energy crisis. VR simulation experiences aren’t proving to be nearly as appealing to consumers and businesses as many large companies, such as Meta, had anticipated. Even gamers aren’t as enthusiastic about virtual reality as many tech giants had thought would be the case. Training and education appear to be an area where this technology remains highly promising. VRAI, a start-up from Ireland, is seeking to create a place of leadership for itself in VR simulation training. It…

Porsche and Holoride team up for in-car virtual reality technology

04/06/202204/05/2022 John Montgallo

In-car virtual reality - Porsche car wheel

The companies are working together to provide a VR experience in which passengers shoot “bugs”. Porsche is developing what it believes will be a new way to keep child passengers of its vehicles’ enthusiasts entertained using an in-car virtual reality experience. The kids of visitors to the automaker’s Experience Centers wear VR goggles and shoot bugs. Admittedly, it is likely that it will keep some of the adult visitors to the center entertained as well, as the in-car virtual reality tech isn’t exclusively a child-focused experience, even if kids are…