https://padlet.com/wilsoncampinho/ooplenpj3r6a Changing the world en-us 2017-06-08 22:08:34 UTC 2017-07-03 02:58:36 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Terminator.png wilsoncampinho https://padlet.com/wilsoncampinho/ooplenpj3r6a/wish/175802266 The health care industry has been a big adopter of virtual-reality tech, with some institutions using the computer-generated images for diagnosis and treatment.]]> 2017-06-08 22:13:41 UTC https://padlet.com/wilsoncampinho/ooplenpj3r6a/wish/175802266 wilsoncampinho https://padlet.com/wilsoncampinho/ooplenpj3r6a/wish/175803124 At NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, researchers 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 operator’s gestures. The setup could one day be used to control rovers or other instruments millions of miles away, according to NASA.]]> 2017-06-08 22:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/wilsoncampinho/ooplenpj3r6a/wish/175803124 pilabius https://padlet.com/wilsoncampinho/ooplenpj3r6a/wish/175803322 Toyota is also usingOculus headsets as part of its TeenDrive365 campaign, to educate teenagers and parents about distracted driving. The immersive experiences provided by virtual-reality headsets can revolutionize education in all fields, the company said.]]> 2017-06-08 22:28:08 UTC https://padlet.com/wilsoncampinho/ooplenpj3r6a/wish/175803322 wilsoncampinho https://padlet.com/wilsoncampinho/ooplenpj3r6a/wish/175803424 In that type of simulation activity, multiple trained soldiers must be involved (to fire blanks in place of the enemy), in addition to non-lethal explosives in place of bombs or grenades. Not only does it require more personnel, but it’s still dangerous for all those involved.]]> 2017-06-08 22:29:29 UTC https://padlet.com/wilsoncampinho/ooplenpj3r6a/wish/175803424 pilabius https://padlet.com/wilsoncampinho/ooplenpj3r6a/wish/175803463 one of the most useful aplications for VR on construction is to test a number of factors without the time and cost of building the structure, reducing the number of errors present in the completed building.]]> 2017-06-08 22:29:53 UTC https://padlet.com/wilsoncampinho/ooplenpj3r6a/wish/175803463 wilsoncampinho https://padlet.com/wilsoncampinho/ooplenpj3r6a/wish/175803784 Allowing witnesses to use virtual reality during preparation can help people feel more comfortable, as they’ll be more familiar with the courtroom before walking in.]]> 2017-06-08 22:34:21 UTC https://padlet.com/wilsoncampinho/ooplenpj3r6a/wish/175803784 wilsoncampinho https://padlet.com/wilsoncampinho/ooplenpj3r6a/wish/175804881 With the Guided Meditation VR program, users can find their happy place by putting on their Oculus headset and becoming immersed in one of four relaxing environments. Virtual reality can also act as a therapeutic tool for those who experience more debilitating stress, including PTSD, and panic disorders or phobias.]]> 2017-06-08 22:54:04 UTC https://padlet.com/wilsoncampinho/ooplenpj3r6a/wish/175804881 pilabius https://padlet.com/wilsoncampinho/ooplenpj3r6a/wish/175804951 From the design process to virtual prototypes, car manufacturers have been using high-tech simulations for decades. With the Oculus Rift, Ford Motor Company has made virtual reality central to its automotive development.]]> 2017-06-08 22:55:14 UTC https://padlet.com/wilsoncampinho/ooplenpj3r6a/wish/175804951 pilabius https://padlet.com/wilsoncampinho/ooplenpj3r6a/wish/175805119 https://www.vrs.org.uk/virtual-reality-applications/]]> 2017-06-08 22:58:06 UTC https://padlet.com/wilsoncampinho/ooplenpj3r6a/wish/175805119