Tasting and chewing explored in virtual reality
(Tech Xplore)—Virtual reality technology has you thinking you are doing many things, but there is much uncharted territory in eating virtually.
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Business
Robot arms are replacing shelf stockers in Japan's stores
Telexistence Inc. and FamilyMart Co. are rolling out a fleet of AI-driven robots to restock shelves in 300 convenience stores across Japan.
Aug 10, 2022
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Consumer & Gadgets
Virtual reality has negative side effects—new research shows that can be a problem in the workplace
Some employers are excited about swapping out computer monitors for virtual reality headsets, but the side effects of using VR are not completely understood. In a recent study, my colleagues and I propose 90 factors that ...
Aug 9, 2023
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Consumer & Gadgets
From bees to bullets, CES tech show gives gamers the feels
Getting shot, standing in a downpour, being surrounded by bees: None are ideal, but for gamers, feeling the sensations of each is the goal.
Jan 8, 2023
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Business
Venture into the metaverse on Venice Immersive Island
At the Venice International Film Festival, virtual reality is only a small part of the immersive experience. On a small island just a short water shuttle ride from the main festival headquarters on the Lido, festivalgoers ...
Aug 31, 2022
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Robotics
MIT CSAIL explores virtual reality control room
(Tech Xplore)—If we clear our heads of all the anxious chatter about robots marching into a factory and humans marching out, we get our arms around the likely scenario: manufacturing will adopt systems that involve robots ...
Robotics
MekaMon combines virtual and augmented reality with real world spider-like robots
(Tech Xplore)—A new type of gaming system is being sold just in time for the holiday gift-giving season—the Reach Robotics MekaMon. It combines virtual and augmented reality with real-world robots that look like colorful ...
Computer Sciences
Virtual walking system for re-experiencing the journey of another person
A research team consisting of Professor Michiteru Kitazaki from the Toyohashi University of Technology, Associate Professor Tomohiro Amemiya from the University of Tokyo, and Professor Yasushi Ikei from Tokyo Metropolitan ...
Oct 17, 2019
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Storytelling can reduce virtual reality cybersickness
A storyline with emotionally evocative details can reduce virtual reality cybersickness for some people, according to a new study.
Feb 13, 2020
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Internet
EXPLAINER: What is the metaverse and how will it work?
The term "metaverse" is the latest buzzword to capture the tech industry's imagination—and while Facebook parent Meta is the best-known entrant into this futuristic virtual concept, it's certainly not the only one.
Jan 5, 2023
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