Technology Updates - Virtual Reality Set To Conquer Social Issues And More
As a fan of technology and as someone, who likes to keep up with the latest technological advancements, it is truly impossible to ignore the growing popularity of Virtual Reality. This technology is beginning to become more prevalent within modern society and it may very soon replace many older technologies. With the upcoming Rio Olympics right around the corner, Virtual Reality is scheduled to take center stage. Although the mass majority of people around the world won't be able to attend the games, most will be watching from home. And, VR technology will provide them with a much more exciting view of the games.
Google has created a virtual reality experience for Rio and those that are lucky enough to own a Google Cardboard headset will be able to check it out right away. The virtual reality tour utilizes Google's Street View technology to take the VR user around Rio and provide them with an up close look at some of Rio de Janeiro's most beautiful attractions. Meanwhile, there are many companies, which believe virtual reality may be an excellent way to combat social and mental issues, such as anxiety. PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, is a life changing condition, which primarily targets those, who have experienced a traumatic event. Of course, it is primarily associated with soldiers, who have experienced the horrors of war. For those that intend to bet on the game, virtual reality may very well be the future!
The Rush University Medical Center, which is located in Chicago, Illinois, has begun utilizing virtual reality as a way to treat this debilitating illness. The concept behind the study is to force the patient to relive the experience and potentially help them cope better with environmental factors, which may be responsible for triggering the disease. The scientist behind the study admits he believes it will be able to help the patient overcome their fear and return normalcy to his or her life. Of course, Virtual Reality is just one of the ways Road Home, which is responsible for the study, has helped veterans and their families over the years. The group, which is a member of the Warrior Care Network, tries to help returning veterans readjust to live at home quicker and easier.
Throughout the year of 2016 lots of gamers have heard many discussions about virtual reality games. However, the market has yet to made for this kind of technology. All of the hardware that is required to run virtual reality is extremely expensive and this little fact has made the virtual reality market non-existent. Of course, these facts haven't stopped Ubisoft from jumping into the market. Ubisoft is a French video game developing company that is well known for creating games like Assassin's Creed, Just Dance, and Tom Clancy games. The company is the third largest video game developer in the world and still continues to grow. Will the company's move prove to be fruitful? Or will it be a major mistake and prove to be of no benefit? Only time will tell.
