The advancement of VR technology has led to the creation of Sansar and The Void, two VR experiences in which users can fully immerse themselves in a new reality, with advanced body language, 3D volumetric capture and sensory equipment that provides touch and feel.
The challenges with augmented reality technology are the discrepancy between the digital and real world and the lighting of the digital object. Chris Dixon wrote a compelling piece on the future of computing and the advancements in mixed reality such as Magic Leap.
The virtual reality experience is only 50% visual and the tactile and audio aspects are equally important. The Void, an arcade version of VR, provides the ultimate experience with full equipment including a vest and a mix of virtual and real experience for a cost of $30 for 30 minutes.
In this episode, Kevin Kelly discusses how virtual reality has the ability to transport us into powerful experiences and shares his discovery of the transition from an internet of information to an internet of experiences.