Posts Tagged ‘training’
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 at Buffalo Iron Works
Immerse yourself into this VR/360 video, produced by Crosswater. Our VR/360 producers were fortunate enough to set up the VR camera next to Marc Scibilia on stage last summer for his show at Buffalo Iron Works. Step inside this VR/360 experience and join him on stage. If you like what you hear, you’ve got another…
Read MoreDisney Explores Haptic Technology
Have you ever heard of Haptic Technology? Haptics add a whole new layer of immersion to Virtual Reality experiences. These special body suits vibrate and apply pressure to your body in correspondence with what is happening in the virtual environment in which you are immersed. Watch the video to see the advancements that Disney has…
Read MoreVR: Empathy Machine
VR has been dubbed “The Ultimate Empathy Machine.” A few VR experiences were recently featured at the Tribeca Film Festival, and they highlight this powerful feature of Virtual Reality. The immersive experiences featured in this article range from showing the devastating impact of nuclear war, to the reality of life as a young black man…
Read MoreVR Creates Empathy
New perspectives create empathy. One of the most valuable features of VR is its ability to evoke powerful, emotional reactions. The empathy created by these reactions is utilized by the project highlighted in this story. The filmmakers use immersive VR/360 video to show endangered species in their natural habitats, teaching us how these animals live…
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 MoreVR in Social Media
A new study shows some ironic responses. 77% of people who use virtual reality want more applications for social engagement. That trend indicates that you may become more familiar with VR on the major social media platforms. The irony is that a technology, which is objectively isolating to its users, can be used as a…
Read MoreOculus Go Unveiled
The big VR news out of Facebook’s annual F8 conference is undoubtedly the new and untethered, Oculus GO headset. The introduction of this state of the art, fully wireless headset, has been highly anticipated in the VR community because of its low price of $199. So, how did it live up the hype? Read the…
Read MoreBoldly Buffalo Campaign
Crosswater takes pride in the VR/360 experiences we’ve created with the University at Buffalo, especially for the Boldly Buffalo Campaign that launched Friday night! These smiling faces represent some of the team from Crosswater and UB who have been instrumental in bringing VR experiences to the forefront of higher education. Read about the Boldly Buffalo…
Read MoreVR at UB
Immerse yourself into this 360 degree view of the University at Buffalo North Campus’s newly renovated common area in the Oscar A Silverman Library. Crosswater’s VR team is thrilled at how UB’s campuses come to life with our immersive VR/360 tours of their state-of-the-art facilities. It’s truly an experience that will make you feel like…
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