Summary: New research suggests that a combination of traditional physical therapy and technology may improve the motor skills and mobility of an impaired hand by having its healthy partner hand lead by example through virtual reality training. A new research led by Tel Aviv University suggests that a combination of Traditional physical therapy and technology...
Category: <span>Virtual Reality</span>
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Virtual Hangouts
Oculus wants to make virtual reality more fun and social and to that extent, it just added voice chat and virtual rooms to the Samsung Gear VR. The company aims to get users to interact with one another in a virtual setting. Oculus has now launched Parties and Rooms for the Gear VR, enabling new options...
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Virtual reality training improves social skills of individuals on the autism spectrum
Summary: Children with autism spectrum disorder, who participated in a virtual reality training program, improved social cognition skills and reported better real-world relationships. Neurocognitive testing showed significant gains in emotional recognition, understanding the perspective of others and the ability to problem solve. Although most children with high-functioning autism have above average intellectual capabilities, they often...
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New virtual reality technology may improve motor skills in damaged limbs
Novel training may rehabilitate impaired limbs by allowing healthy limbs to lead ‘by example,’ say Tel Aviv University researchers Summary: New research suggests that a combination of traditional physical therapy and technology may improve the motor skills and mobility of an impaired hand by having its healthy partner hand lead by example through virtual reality...
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Oculus Makes Samsung Gear VR More Social With Parties And Rooms For Virtual Hangouts : Tech : Tech Times
Oculus wants to make virtual reality more fun and social and to that extent, it just added voice chat and virtual rooms to the Samsung Gear VR. The company aims to get users to interact with each other in a virtual setting, having VR hangouts rather than just solitary experiences. With this in mind, Oculus has...