It can be virtual, immersive, augmented, mixed, but is it going to be a reality?
It seems quite chaotic to me.
Let’s try to clarify the matter: there are two main approaches on how to maximize the Virtual Reality chances in the consumer market. The first one is oriented on the high quality experience, with high resolution, no latency and a really powerful immersive experience. The two main players here are the
Oculus Rift, supported by the brand new
Facebook Social VR Team, and the
HTC Vive, in a strong partnership with VALVE’s Steam. The second one is centered around the
Google Cardboard that are dedicated to getting VR devices and experiences into as many hands and onto as many faces as possible
it’s full of nice examples.
I got the virtual and immersive, what about the others?
If on one side you are going to be immersed in a new reality, on the other you will augment your ability to interact with the reality around you. See the
Orion project by Leap Motion,
Magic Leap with its mysterious device
live action and the
Hololens by Microsoft. It can make
teleportation a reality,
travel you to Mars and actually
change the way we work collaboratively.
Is this going to be real?
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Enjoy!