Not too long ago, virtual reality was more science fiction than science fact. Over the past couple of years, giant leaps have been made toward developing this robust platform. However, one c... Read more
The findings could inform new kinds of treatment for people with self-perception disorders, including anorexia. A visual projection of human heartbeats can be used to generate an “out-of-bod... Read more
Allows a pilot to control a UAV while wearing the VR headset Ever since the first developer kits for the Oculus Rift began shipping, a number of creative types have been combining the VR gog... Read more
This setup allows surgeons to view high definition 3D images from inside the patient while carrying out laparoscopic surgery. Having introduced its HMZ-T1 personal 3D viewer aimed at the hom... Read more
Help patients with moderate visual impairment move around their surroundings Researchers at Universidad Carlos III in Madrid (UC3M) have developed a system that can be built into virt... Read more
Users can “access” their future home prior to construction Even the most exact construction plan lacks many details and design options. The building owner needs imaginatio... Read more
Sometimes futuristic-looking prototypes of gadgets do get commercialized: Brother has announced it is ready to bring to market the so-called AiRScouter, a head-mounted and transparent transm... Read more
The days of a Universal Translator like the one that made communication between alien species a non-issue in Star Trek might be some way off yet. But a new device from NEC is definitely a st... Read more
A coming together of sports lens developer Zeal Optics and display innovator Recon Instruments has managed to successfully squeeze both GPS technology and head-mounted display into a set of... Read more