Posts Tagged ‘medical’
CNBC VR Review
As you may have heard, Facebook‘s Oculus released its newest, most accessible VR headset earlier this month, called Oculus Go. Take a look at CNBC‘s review, which claims that VR is ready for “normal people.” But don’t worry if you’ve been a VR enthusiast since before the release of the Oculus GO, we still think…
Read MoreVR Education
As VR becomes more prevalent in education, we begin to see the new and exciting ways that school kids can use the technology to improve their learning experiences. The success of Google’s educational VR Program, Google Expeditions, has led them to this exciting new arena. Students can now take more control of their education by…
Read MoreVR for Good
The immersion found in VR is a powerful tool for shaping people’s perceptions. Read the article to learn how Facebook and Oculus are experimenting with VR to try to curb the prevalence of teenagers using E-cigarettes. #VRforGood #VR #virtualreality #immersion #impact #360video #facebook #oculus #buffalo #VRproduction #welcometothefuture https://www.cnbc.com/2018/05/03/facebooks-oculus-backs-vr-game-to-help-teens-kick-e-cigarette-habit.html
Read MoreUB VR/360
The University of Buffalo’s Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Studies opened late last year, opening new doors for its medical students with state-of-the-art medical equipment. This is a view from inside of The Surgical Skills Simulation Lab. Get a close up look of these future doctors as they discover what it is like to…
Read MoreFacebook’s F8 Conference
Facebook‘s annual F8 Conference begins today. While there are many areas of focus to discuss this year, VR/360 is sure to have a seat at the table. Soon, we will learn the extent to which VR will be further propelled into the public eye. #facebook #oculus #f8conference #VR #Virtualreality #360video #ar #immersive #experience #futuristic #welcometothefuture…
Read MoreImproving Health Care
Around the country and the entire world, medical professionals are finding new and exciting ways to utilize VR for improving health care. The most common applications include alleviating pain, dissipating fear, & offering more empathetic care. Crosswater is active in the VR/360 Medical community. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, & LinkedIn to stay in the…
Read MoreThank You Emily Li
Crosswater wants to extend a personal thank you to Emily Li, the student narrator of one of our VR/360 projects for the University at Buffalo. Her professionalism and excitement towards the project brought a refreshing energy to our production process. Crosswater’s VR team is thrilled at how UB’s campuses come to life with our immersive…
Read MoreCrosswater Awarded
Pictured at Baycrest’s Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation’s award ceremony, Crosswater’s founders are proud to have been recognized with their partners; PrimaCare Living Solutions, and Western University’s Dr. Karen Campbell. We are collaborating on a Virtual Reality research project to help improve the quality of life for moderate to severe dementia patients in…
Read MoreDeep Sea Dive in VR
VR filmmaker and deep-sea diver, Michael Muller, has created an underwater VR experience that will be premiered at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival. The stunning immersive VR/360 footage is designed to help people confront their fears of the ocean, and the creatures that inhabit it. Check out the article to learn more about this project,…
Read MoreCrosswater at Award Ceremony
Pictured at Baycrest‘s Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation’s award ceremony, Crosswater’s founders are proud to have been recognized with their partners by the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Canada’s Federal Minister of Health. Crosswater, Primacare Living Solutions and Western University‘s Dr. Karen Campbell are collaborating on a Virtual Reality research project to help improve…
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