VR/360
VR/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…
Read MoreVR is Memorable
In our modern media landscape, young students are inundated with constant media messages. VR/360 offers the immersive push needed to break through the noise and engage students. New research conducted at the University of Maryland found that people remember information better if it is presented to them in a virtual environment. VR/360 carries a staggering…
Read MoreCrosswater at Serious Play
The Serious Play Conference is coming to Buffalo! In it’s eighth year, Serious Play is a leadership conference for professionals who embrace the idea that games can revolutionize learning. Speakers come from all around the globe share their experiences creating or using games in the classroom, and offer tips on how to improve game-based learning.…
Read MoreMedical VR
Since being adopted by mainstream culture, VR/360 technology has proven itself to be more than a gaming device. It’s a versatile tool with practical applications across all industries. This article discusses many of the innovative ways that VR/360 is being used to reshape the healthcare industry; from treatment, to education, to research. Crosswater is collaborating…
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