Life in quarantine is challenging, and virtual reality (VR) seems tailor-made for this moment. Virtual Reality Industry: 2012-PresentThe sensorama, a 1962 machine using all five senses to simulate a Brooklyn motorcycle ride, was perhaps the first true “VR” experience. US interest in the Quest during the 2019 holiday season exceeded that of any VR headset in the previous 10 years. With virtual reality hardware advancing rapidly, the opportunity is ripe for transformative new applications to fill this need. CREDIT: Maor CohenMaor Cohen is the CEO and Co-Founder of n*gram health, which develops therapeutic virtual reality experiences for homebound seniors.

Source: Forbes May 21, 2020 20:03 UTC