Ari Shapiro – USC Viterbi research assistant professor of computer science head of the Character Animation and Simulation research group...
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Businesses Tap Virtual Reality to Train Workers
When the first modern virtual reality headsets came to market a few years back, it felt like we were on the cusp of the sci-fi future. But...
Virtual Reality’s Health Benefits May Soon Be a Doctor’s Appointment Away
Virtual reality (VR) is quickly working its way out of the gaming space and into the medical field, with experts trying this technology in...
How VR Storytelling Could Transform Mental Health
Given that most health concerns are inseparable from one’s environment, Rizzo calls VR “the ultimate Skinner box,” meaning it can create safe yet...
Futuristic Building Senses Threats and Reacts
Engineers and computer scientists are exploring building design and technology seeking ways to protect people. Recent innovations offer many...
Virtual Reality in Psychological Treatment
Virtual Reality (VR) technology is all the rage at the moment, with industries across the UK and the world using virtual and augmented reality to...
Hao Li Speaks with Technology Review about Deepfakes
As a pioneer of digital fakery, Li worries that deepfakes are only the beginning. Despite having helped usher in an era when our eyes cannot always...
Can VR Mimic a Psychedelic Drug Experience?
A new psychedelic virtual reality experience has some questioning if VR can provide the same psychedelic experience as the real thing. Continue...
Can Virtual Reality Replace Psychedelic Drugs?
Virtual reality is an "emotionally evocative technology," says Skip Rizzo, director for medical virtual reality at the University of Southern...