Posts by Josh Peets
LA Biomed
L.A. BioMed provided the backdrop for this shot, with Crosswater’s LA based immersive director, Russell Vargo, preparing to capture Harbor–UCLA Medical Center‘s Dr. William Stringer give a talk about patient empathy, and how VR can improve doctor-patient relationships. #VR #empathy #LA #UCLA #california #virtualreality #immersion #medicalVR #bedsidemanner #welcometothefuture
Read MoreVR Training
VR has proven itself to be an effective training tool by providing people with realistic demonstrations, in which they can immerse themselves to experience it first hand. It’s been used across countless industries, from healthcare, to athletics, engineering, education, law enforcement, and many others. Now, firefighters are using virtual simulations to get a feel for…
Read MoreEmpathy Machine
VR is often recognized as an “empathy machine” for its ability to evoke strong emotional reactions with the immersive power it holds. This article explains how some students gained new perspectives into what its like living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, and how those new perspectives guided them towards better communication with those…
Read MoreVR/AR in Healthcare
VR/360 and AR technologies have already provided a much needed shake-up to the Healthcare industry, and its potential only keeps growing. From medical education to patient experience to medical research, the innovative power of Immersive media has allowed for visionaries to radically transform the Healthcare industry. Crosswater has been active in this transformation, and aims…
Read MoreAncient Egyptian Tomb VR/360
Relics from the past and technology of the future collide in this VR/360 video. The tomb of Nefertari, an ancient Egyptian queen, has been called the Sistine Chapel of Ancient Egypt. This VR/360 video allows you to Immerse yourself into the beautiful tomb and step back in time for a glance into stunning art dating…
Read MoreEnhancing Business Objectives
With all the buzz surrounding VR, businesses need to wonder, ‘Can VR enhance my business in any way?’ The short answer is yes. VR is a versatile medium that allows visionaries to innovate and create tools for many business objectives, from employee training to content marketing. Read some of the possibilities fostered by VR here…
Read MoreVR can reduce Racial Bias
VR has been dubbed as “The Ultimate Empathy Machine” for its ability to evoke strong, emotional reactions. This story shows an example of how the power of immersion can help people to reduce their implicit racial biases. #vr #vrforgood #virtualreality #immersion #powerofimmersion #vrproduction #buffalo #welcometothefuture https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/a3qeyk/this-vr-founder-wants-to-gamify-empathy-to-reduce-racial-bias
Read MoreCrosswater at the Serious Play Conference
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences provided the backdrop for this year’s Serious Play Conference. Serious Play is a globally attended leadership conference for professionals who embrace the idea that games can revolutionize learning. VR was a popular topic this year. Crosswater’s immersive team gave presentations and participated in panel discussions with Crosswater partners…
Read MoreExperiential Retail
There’s a growing trend in the E-Commerce world called “Experiential Retail.” What’s the driving force behind it? You guessed it, the power of Immersive VR/360 and AR to turn online shopping into a more realistic and enjoyable experience. The technology has the potential to revolutionize how we experience online shopping. #VR #AR #360video #Ecommerce #onlineshopping…
Read MoreVR Assimilating Ex-Cons
VR offers incarcerated individuals with the opportunity to adjust and assimilate back to life on the outside to better prepare them for the transition into today’s society. “When he took the headset off, he had tears streaming down his face, and the first thing out of his mouth was, ‘What else in the world has…
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