Virtual reality is often talked about in the news, but many people perceive this technology solely as a game and associate it with the counters at the mall, where people are encouraged to put on glasses and watch a realistic video while an employee of the attraction shakes you. Meanwhile, the possibilities of virtual reality is much broader, and the technology is used in various fields.
Entertainment
Games
The most obvious use of virtual reality is for games, and they’re getting more and more interesting. For example, this year the famous boxer Mike Tyson took part in a test of a computer game using VR.
Virtual TV
3D technology has become commonplace, but watching movies using VR can be an exciting adventure. Another fascinating spectacle is sporting events. At the PyeongChang Winter Olympics, competitions were available for the first time to watch using 360 VR.
Attractions
VR can be used to create attractions for theme parks. For example, the idea of an Irish-inspired otherworldly location is currently being developed. The attraction will be filled with dragons, fairies and other creatures from legends.
Excursions
Now many people “travel” with the help of panoramic maps from Google and Yandex, but VR takes such excursions to a new level. Historical and cultural sites you’ve only dreamed of visiting are getting closer.
Business
Real estate deals
With VR, realtors can show potential clients a house, apartment or office from the comfort of their own office. In turn, buyers or tenants, thanks to modern technology, get access to more options, because much less time is spent on viewing. An additional bonus in this case get out-of-towners.
Most likely, in the near future, VR will be adopted by real estate developers. Selling real estate in the stage of the construction site is difficult because it is difficult to explain to the client how the apartment will look like. Not every buyer has enough imagination to imagine the future dwelling only from the plan.
Design
Visualization of design projects demonstrates how the decor, furniture and accessories will look like, but does not give an idea of how comfortable this space will be. VR helps you “live” in the interior for a while and realize that you are likely to bang your knee on this beautiful shelf, and the color of the wallpaper is depressing.
Savings on business travel.
VR will allow you to attend meetings and negotiations remotely. In the movie “Kingsman,” secret agents gathered around one table using special glasses, and now such a situation does not look fantastic. Accordingly, the technology makes it possible not only to go on a business trip without getting up from the chair, but also to conduct interviews and meetings.