The future of virtual reality

FROM MEDICINE TO GAMING, DISCOVER HOW VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTS ARE CHANGING THE WORLD

Your first thought about virtual reality (VR) is probably that it’s a great way to play new types of games, and that’s certainly true. From holodeck-like experiences to immersive mixed reality, there’s never been a better time to be a virtual reality gamer. But it’s not just entertainment that VR is changing. A host of new fields are finding ways to make the most of this emerging technology, and there are plenty of exciting future applications. For example, can you imagine the classroom of tomorrow? If you don’t have access to a decent education, then virtual classrooms could be a way to learn from teachers around the world. Taking a school trip takes on a whole new meaning too when you can visit any destination on Earth – or beyond – instantly. VR can also be a way for you to meet and interact with friends that live a long way away, or learn how to operate a piece of machinery that you’re finding particularly difficult. Get ready, because the future is going virtual.