This was the message at a recent press event in London, UK, where Simon Benson, Director
of the Immersive Technology Group at Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, spoke with 3news about the forthcoming product release: «I think one big differences with [Project] Morpheus compared with other technologies, most of the technologies are kind of an iteration on something else.
But when I came across news this year about the effectiveness
of immersive technology for increasing student engagement, [2] I was super excited.
Aside from offering a snapshot of the possibilities
of immersive technology such as virtual reality and augmented reality, the researchers also use the report to appeal for action from the education community.
He said: «By investing in this kind
of immersive technology, it will provide our children with experiences and sensations that they may never experience in reality and brings learning to life in a way that ignites their imagination.»
«But VR sickness, which has symptoms similar to motion sickness, poses a barrier for many users
of this immersive technology.
As a property, Sword Art Online both celebrates and warns
of immersive technologies.
Eno and software designer Peter Chilvers are among the first major musical artists to explore the artistic potential
of immersive technologies developed primarily for the video game industry
Not exact matches
Facebook, for one, has said that it intends to develop Oculus's virtual reality
technology, which is currently only used for
immersive video games, into a new type
of social platform.
Facebook today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Oculus VR, Inc., the leader in
immersive virtual reality
technology, for a total
of approximately $ 2 billion.
Staff at Boston University are looking to use this kind
of technology to create
immersive, stimulating learning experiences.
In Episode 4
of Innovation Cities, we find out how the internet and
technology are creating
immersive and stimulating learning environments.
Gabe Newell, the CEO
of video game developer Valve, said in an interview with gaming news site Polygon this week that while he's optimistic about the
immersive technology, he's «pretty comfortable with the idea that it will turn out to be a complete failure.»
Using Cisco's TelePresence
technology — an
immersive audio visual conferencing system — the partnership is designed to enable the dissemination
of scientific knowledge and academic resources throughout the world.
Through Tribeca
Immersive's Storyscapes and Virtual Arcade — two programs that highlight the intersection
of film and
technology — traditional filmmakers used new methods like 360 - degree cameras and virtual reality devices to bring audiences deep into new worlds.
Immersive technology is unlocking the next generation
of healthcare.»
Hear from one
of the most celebrated visual - effects gurus about how
technology can let creativity flourish, and from the leader
of ILMxLAB about how Lucasfilm is dedicating itself to new methods
of storytelling and
immersive entertainment.
Your dad was so excited about the possibility
of capturing your first steps with
immersive technology that he talked all about it at Vanity Fair's New Establishment Summit in October.
In terms
of the
technology, the company promises an
immersive experience from the Tread — it has a 32» HD screen, and a «sound bar» to ensure that participants feel as close to in - studio as possible.
Pixvana, a company powering the future
of XR storytelling and
immersive media, today announced a partnership with Radiant Images, an award - winning solution provider in
immersive technology and high - end VR camera rental agency, making Pixvana's SPIN Studio platform available to creators that rent a VR camera from Radiant Images.
Voices is a far reaching exploration
of spiritual journey within a culture
of increasingly
immersive technology.
«Simply put, coding is the new language
of the future and
technology is disrupting every single industry in the U.S.,» says Katy Lynch, co-founder
of Codeverse, an
immersive coding studio with classes for kids.
While previous research supported the effectiveness
of distraction during painful procedures, specifically needle pain, the investigators hypothesized that the new VR
technology, an arguably more powerful and
immersive intervention could be even more effective at reducing pain and anxiety.
This all creates a unique 360 - degree
immersive environment that far outstrips the
technology of other virtual reality systems.
A handful
of other teams are taking an
immersive, multivariable approach to studying human responses to indoor conditions, using flexible facilities — from the Total Indoor Environmental Quality Lab at Syracuse University in New York, to the SenseLab at the Delft University
of Technology in the Netherlands, which should open in December.
«The combination
of violent content and
immersive technology like 3 - D can be troublesome,» Bushman said.
In terms
of the
technology, home displays will get bigger, more
immersive.
These new
technologies will be «incredibly valuable» for creating sound effects for
immersive environments like computer games, says Robin Shenfield, chief executive
of London - based digital production company The Mill.
The study, led by the University
of Plymouth, compared what people «said» they would do with what they actually «did» by comparing a questionnaire with actions in
immersive moral dilemmas created using virtual - haptic
technologies (i.e. using a robotic device which measures force, resistance, and speed, whilst simulating the action
of harming a human).
And sure... I know things can get confusing because as a self - experimenting
immersive journalist and author I certainly try new supplements, tools, gear,
technology and biohacks for many
of the health and longevity enhancing goals you've just finished reading about.
We're charting the course between today's
immersive technology and that
of the distant future, capable
of perfect simulations
of reality.
Concurrently, as part
of the 10th anniversary
of New Frontier at the Sundance Film Festival, audiences will experience two virtual reality (VR) pieces over headphones, featuring the
immersive sound
of Dolby Atmos for virtual reality
technology.
«Ready Player One» is a celebration
of that obsession and a prediction on how
immersive the
technology could become.
Established in 1937, ADG's ongoing activities include a Film Society; an annual Awards Banquet, a creative /
technology community (5D: The Future
of Immersive Design) and Membership Directory; a bimonthly craft magazine (Perspective); and extensive
technology - training programs, creative workshops and craft and art exhibitions.
It's a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes
of how a veteran filmmaker like Steven Spielberg is able to use new
technology to create an
immersive blockbuster experience.
Keynote speakers include Baobab Studios executive and «Madagascar» movies Eric Darnell, who will discuss
immersive storytelling in virtual reality; Weta Digital senior visual effects supervisor and four - time Oscar winner Joe Letteri, who will discuss the evolution
of visual effects
technology and one
of his latest projects, «War for the Planet
of the Apes»; and «World
of Warcraft» game designer Rob Pardo, the CEO
of Bonfire Studios.
The
technology ensures an unmatched spatial resolution for the most incredible
immersive experience and represents the only sustainable solution to the inherent incompatibility issue
of current and future 3D sound formats.
The Guardian's own offering (6x9: An
Immersive Experience
of Solitary Confinement) and the New York Times's films showed how journalism is continuing to harness the
technology to bring subjects — such as solitary confinement — to life.
But what follows is a completely
immersive experience: we see and feel what Doctor Strange is going through and with today's cutting edge
technology, the visual effects are nothing short
of spectacular.
A young couple who is separated, must journey through the astonishing and dreamlike worlds
of Cirque du Soleil to find each other, as audiences experience the
immersive 3D
technology that will allow them to leap, soar, swim, and dance with the performers.
REWIND's head
of partnerships talks about how AR, VR and
immersive media
technology are impacting people's scientific and creative engagement with the...
In my 30 - year career in education, I have seen schools embrace desktop computers and then laptops, and now I am working to demonstrate how the latest additions to the world
of technology — mobile devices — can be used to create hands - on,
immersive, transformative learning activities that will ensure that the UK's children receive the best opportunities in today's connected world.
Speaker at Adobe User Conventions, DevLearn 2012, SIEGE 2012 and East Coast Games Conferences; and was the 2011 recipient
of the Association for Educational Communications and
Technology Immersive Learning Award.
The possibilities
of using VR as
immersive learning
technology in various fields are endless.
Dede has been studying
immersive technology and issues at the juncture
of science, education, and
technology for more than three decades, working with students from public schools, the military, higher education, and the corporate world.
Proponents
of the
technology can point to real success stories: Here are some
of the more promising uses
of VR and other
immersive technologies already underway in K — 12 classrooms across the country.
Our on - going focus on innovation has enabled us to craft
immersive and engaging learning experiences irrespective
of authoring tools or changing
technology.
«If we have the capability
of doing some
of these fantastic things with
technology, such as the
immersive environments and 3 - D graphics for entertainment purposes, why are we still programming and doing math by scratching with pencil on paper, much the same way we did 2,000 years ago?»
The use
of virtual reality and
immersive learning
technology is growing in schools as it allows teachers to explain difficult ‑ to ‑ grasp concepts and take pupils to places that they couldn't normally go
Scholars, educators, and VR companies are treating this
technology integration similarly to all other tools and resources without considering the
immersive element
of Virtual Reality and implications on the brain.
EcoXPT is a rich
immersive technology and inquiry - based curriculum that teaches ecosystem science while seeding the ground with the kind
of deeper - learning strategies seen as critical to a 21st - century education.