Noozhawk

UCSB Virtual Reality Project Helps Older Adults Build Social Connections

A new $3.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health is helping UC Santa Barbara scholars reimagine how virtual reality can support older adults who are aging at home — and the family ...
Santa Barbara Independent

NIH Backs UC Santa Barbara Virtual Reality Project to Help Older Adults Build Real Social Connections

A new $3.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health is helping UC Santa Barbara scholars reimagine how virtual reality can support older adults who are aging at home — and the family ...
Scientific Research Publishing

Research on the Optimization Strategy of Integrating VR into Ideological and Political Courses in Colleges and Universities from the Perspective of College Students

Traditional VR instruction often places students directly into immersive experiences without preparation, resulting in a cognitive “cold start”. To resolve this issue, the first step in the ...
techtimes

Virtual-Reality Tech Is Quickly Becoming More Real Under EU-Backed Projects

The "extended reality" realm is proving to be more than just a futuristic concept, with projects funded by the EU having sought to demonstrate its enormous potential. According to TechXplore, EU ...
THE WEEK

The pros and cons of virtual reality

Virtual reality headsets will be popular gifts this holiday season, as more and more companies dip their toes into the cyber-ecosystem. From virtual golf experiences to gaming and meditation retreats, ...