In their constant pursuit for better technologies, virtual reality has emerged as the big thing for diverse businesses. While its role in gaming and entertainment is evident and well known, there are other sectors too that are using it to revolutionize their products and services. Here’s a quick look at some of the important ones that are leveraging virtual reality perfectly.
Sports – Why should sports be left behind when practically all sectors are using 3D virtual reality to some extent? After allowing fans to get as close to the game as possible, sports broadcasters are now giving them literally the same viewpoint as the players. Obviously, from now on your view about the player or the game is not going to be based on what the commentators say or on the close shots that were repeatedly played on your television. You are actually going to enjoy the game, feel the tension, and experience it then and there as it happens through your VR headset. If horse racing is what you like, you can now watch the race literally from the jockey’s perspective in a virtual world specially created to give you the first-hand experience. Virtual reality helps filmmakers create an illusion to make you feel like an active participant no matter what you are watching.
Engineering – Product design has witnessed a sea change ever since virtual reality has come into the picture. Engineers can now literally step into their creations to experience what they actually look and feel like and give clients and partners a whole new perspective on designs and their possible impact. Mental Healthcare – In cases where traditional therapy may not be possible, virtual reality can step in. Patients who are unable to receive care from specialists due to geographical constraints can do so now thanks to virtual reality. This has been very helpful in the field of mental healthcare specifically wherein the virtual environment is created keeping in mind the mood and behavior of the patient and the specific requirements of the treatment. There have been evidences of VR playing an important role in treating post-traumatic stress disorder and a variety of phobias.
Journalism – Virtual reality is making great strides here too. Today, people are willing to experience things that they have been only hearing about. It’s this whole feeling of actually being there that’s a huge draw for viewers. Though it remains to be seen how much of it they are willing to see and feel. Virtual reality journalism is relatively new and has a long way to go, but the potential it has cannot be denied.
Advertising – There are a number of things VR can do in the field of advertising. Virtual reality can help advertising companies give their clients a feel of what’s in for them. Through a 360 degree experience, clients can get a taste of what to expect - be it a website, an ad or a product experience. The virtual world simply makes everything so much easier to feel and experience.
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