VR Beyond Gaming

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VR Beyond Gaming Well, all the gamers and the
gadget hounds are very much familiar with the
Virtual Reality tech and it has just become the
hottest thing on the block for all of them. But
for others who got to know about this emerging
technology very recently, VR seems to be a one
track way. And for all you people who have
underestimated VR, limiting it only to games
then let me tell you that you guys are in for a
big surprise. VR is the one stop solution for
everything that you need to communicate and seems
like it is the best one yet. There are so many
uses of Virtual Reality that even its initiators
didnt realise of. But irrespective of the use,
VR delivers a set of data which is further used
to develop new models, training methods,
communication and interaction. So you see, the
possibilities are endless. Lets read about the
various ways, VR is being used beyond
gaming. Entertainment
I said no gaming, but not no entertainment and we
must not mix the two. Entertainment is one of the
primary uses of VR technology. After the
inception of apps like Oculus Cinema, everyone
gets their own personal theatre and get the feel
of being inside the movie itself. But in
entertainment also, the technology is not limited
to movies only. People are creating destination
videos allowing you to travel to an altogether
different location or taking you through an
amusement park and on all the thrilling roller
coasters by just putting on an HMD. VR promises
to satisfy your wanderlust without having to
spend big bucks. Healthcare
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The industry has already adopted the technology
seamlessly, making it an essential part of the
industrys operation. Some institutions around
the world use the computer-generated images for
diagnosis and treatment while others now use
actual diagnostic images from CAT scans or
ultrasounds to construct 3D models of a patients
anatomy. These virtual models not only help new
but experienced surgeons also to determine the
safest and most efficient way to practice
difficult procedures ahead of time. Other than
surgery, VR is turning out to be a cost-effective
and engaging tool for rehabilitation also. Stroke
and brain injury victims are now being treated
with an immersive virtual-reality therapy to
regain motor and cognitive function faster than
with traditional physical therapy. Space
Well, I am sure none of you would be surprised to
read NASAs name associated with the cutting-edge
VR technology. Working with the best in the lot,
researchers at NASAs Jet Propulsion Laboratory
connected the Oculus Rift with motion-sensing
equipment from the Kinect 2 sensor and Xbox One
game console to control a robotic arm with the
operators gestures. And the bigger news is that
according to NASA, this setup could someday be
used to control rovers or other instruments
millions of miles away. Woah! Doesnt that sound
so cool?
Education
Undoubtedly it is a fact that the children today
are familiar with all forms of tech and use it
every possible where. Education has moved on
from books and pen to interactive techniques
which is why it makes perfect sense to implement
virtual reality as one of the several forms of
technology in order to educate tomorrows
technological elite.
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By making field trips and simulations of
complicated concepts accessible to people of all
ages, virtual reality can make cognitive
learning faster, more effective and
efficient. Architecture
Virtual Reality is all set to change the face of
architecture. The benefits which computers and 3D
imaging brought to the field are sure to pale in
comparison to what VR is bringing to the
industry. Computer-generated images are, in many
ways, an updated version of the hand-drawn
renderings of the past. VR takes viewing models
to a whole new level. While a computer built 3D
rendering can only create an accurate look of the
building, VR however, takes this a large step
forward by allowing the user to walk through and
see each detail. Many companies have started
using the technology to sell their properties as
it saves the time of potential buyers site
visit. But as I said earlier, the potential of
VR cannot be limited to some boundaries. So,
these were just few of the areas where Virtual
Reality is defining new heights but there are
many more applications of this technology. Keep
reading to know how the different companies are
approaching this tech and revolutionising the
ways.