Modern computers are becoming more powerful every year, and it is not surprising that virtual reality is actively making its way to the market. This applies not only to games, but also to many other areas.
Let's look at some of the most interesting ways to use virtual reality.
10. Sports training
Derek Belch, an American football player from Stanford, proposed creating a virtual training program in the 00s. However, for the technologies existing at that time, this idea was still too early.
At present, the idea of Belch has become a full-fledged system that is already quite actively used. During training, a three-dimensional video is created, and then it is used for training (the instruction is step-by-step).
This type of training is used in some video games: a race car goes after the “track” of the previous one. In the new system, everything is very similar, but the level is completely different, three-dimensional.
9. Using old rides in a new way
A few years ago, some theme parks in Canada began experimenting with virtual roller coaster rides. For these purposes, devices that supported smartphones were used. Images appeared on them that synchronized with the real route.
After a while, Six Flags, America’s attraction network, is completely immersed in VR. Now, visitors to many old attractions can use VR helmets to enhance their experience. This is significantly more profitable than creating an updated roller coaster.
8. Treatment of phobias
You can very effectively deal with various phobias by knocking out one wedge with another. People interact with their fears - and as a result, they learn to control them.
With this treatment, patients usually experience a lot of stress, and many begin to get angry. That is why many doctors consider this therapy is not effective enough (and some are dangerous for the psyche).
Modern experts prefer to create an artificial environment using virtual reality. This way you can minimize all possible risks.
Special virtual programs can be used, for example, to combat fear of heights. To do this, a person who is afraid of heights is walking along a narrow VR-bridge made of glass.
7. Virtual neurosurgical operations
The Montreal Neurological Institute actively uses NeuroTouch Cranio, the latest neurosurgery simulator. It is used to ensure that inexperienced students improve their skills as efficiently as possible without fear of doing any harm to living people.
This system was created to reduce the number of surgeons' mistakes: before the appearance of the simulator, statistics in Canadian clinics were not entirely positive. The latest system evaluates the quality of surgical interventions and gives young doctors useful tips to improve their performance.
6. Help with paralysis
The American neuroscientist Miguel Nikolelis treated people suffering from paralysis with a VR helmet and an exoskeleton. Thanks to this therapy, patients with paralyzed limbs again experienced the feeling that they were able to move.
People found themselves in a virtual environment and moved using an exoskeleton. It was noted that in patients after such procedures sensorimotor significantly improved. Their nervous system began to work more actively.
5. Police training
Special simulators for training police and military personnel have been around for a long time, but the VirTra 300 is a more effective system that stands out from their background.
People who use such a program find themselves in unusual virtual situations, and the scenarios can be very different. It all depends on the person applying the system. The script changes in real time.
The system is designed to minimize the use of dangerous weapons. It is also worth noting that people become more experienced - and even do not even find themselves in real dangerous situations.
4. Architecture
Unique virtual reality can be obtained using special software, various frameworks (special "engines").
Such frameworks may contain data on the movement of objects, their features, real physical properties. Unreal Engine is one of the most malleable for updates and durable “engines”. Its latest version is quite actively used in the field of architecture.
3. Advertising
Nowadays, advertising is becoming very intrusive. There are too many, especially on the Internet. It is not surprising that today there are a large number of tools that allow you to get rid of pop-up banners.
At the same time, specialists in the advertising industry are confident that advertising can be made more useful and provocative. It’s convenient to use VR for this. You can, for example, offer virtual test drives of cars, “presence” at various fashion shows.
2. Various production
The automatic virtual CAVE system is a very interesting development. There is a special square room, all walls of which are projection three-dimensional screens. A person uses special devices in this room, which allow viewing any virtual object from any angle.
This technology is used by some vehicle manufacturers. They impose virtual models of machines on real ones.
1. The criminal sphere
Jury representatives may not always be present at crime scenes. For this reason, they often have to be studied only from photographs and videos.
At the present time, a virtual reality system has appeared that allows you to best view the scene of the incident. Great hopes are placed in England that this technology will be actively developed: its use will greatly simplify investigations.