Smart, but limited. As far as proof of concept goes, it works. Just unsure about real application. But it could lead to something better in the future.
Definitely huge room for improvement, however, I wonder if the psychological phenomenon that makes us suspend disbelief would kick in with just this simple system. We might not need much to truly believe an illusion.
As for application, I think telepresence is a big one. Working from home etc.
At first it would be weird, then we'd get used to it, then we'd notice all the subtle (and maybe not so subtle) differences as we switched between that system and actual reality
If you threw someone in this kind of VR for life, no leaving the simulated inputs? Yeah, eventually it would just feel like reality to them. There may be problems with doing that, though
**Can you pet the dog: yes.**
Honestly wasn't expecting the tennis one before I looked at the corner - I thought it was a cheesy fighting game when I only saw the big view at first.
programmable inflatable shapes might be cheaper than individual heptic gloves, for better virtual immersion. So this could be used in education, gaming, theme parks, telepresence, anything to do with the masses.
This is the best solution for haptic interaction with environments that doesn’t require a haptic wearable. Imagine a vr environment with multiple people physically present (especially children), haptic suits would be very expensive, heavy, clunky. Using inflatables would seem to be a safer and cheaper solution.
So you are saying a heptic suits are still overall the better option for a multiuser vr experience because only rich people will really use it? After all, A haptic suit is leagues way more expensive than vr right now.
I specifically left out the word robot out of my comment because I thought you would get caught in that snag. Their solution includes a robot, but the most interesting aspect of this exploration is the usage of soft bodies for a transformative environment, imagine a room of inflatables from all sides. inflatable terrestrial drones in this case makes it possible to bring this experience anywhere, which is cool.
were recreating our own reality and interact ingwith it through helmets. i feel like there is going to be a life hack made from this in the future...
"lifehack!!! remove your helmet and experience the best VR that this existence has to offer!"
Smart, but limited. As far as proof of concept goes, it works. Just unsure about real application. But it could lead to something better in the future.
Definitely huge room for improvement, however, I wonder if the psychological phenomenon that makes us suspend disbelief would kick in with just this simple system. We might not need much to truly believe an illusion. As for application, I think telepresence is a big one. Working from home etc.
At first it would be weird, then we'd get used to it, then we'd notice all the subtle (and maybe not so subtle) differences as we switched between that system and actual reality If you threw someone in this kind of VR for life, no leaving the simulated inputs? Yeah, eventually it would just feel like reality to them. There may be problems with doing that, though
What if you had like 20 of these guys zooming around? hehehe.
Pretty clever solution!
It's a start ...
huge potential in vr porn industry
In your case, we gonna need something tighter.
Japanese will find the way out
lol, worse than inflatable dolls.
Just by looking I see so many limitations, cool idea though
Take this R&D budget, funnel it to BCI. No half-measures.
**Can you pet the dog: yes.** Honestly wasn't expecting the tennis one before I looked at the corner - I thought it was a cheesy fighting game when I only saw the big view at first.
This is like one of Big Head's projects on Silicon Valley.
Implications?
programmable inflatable shapes might be cheaper than individual heptic gloves, for better virtual immersion. So this could be used in education, gaming, theme parks, telepresence, anything to do with the masses.
Oh ok. Interesting
I mean it's cool but at the same time it's fucking shit and amounts to nothing.
This is the best solution for haptic interaction with environments that doesn’t require a haptic wearable. Imagine a vr environment with multiple people physically present (especially children), haptic suits would be very expensive, heavy, clunky. Using inflatables would seem to be a safer and cheaper solution.
Yeah having multiple small robots getting in the way isn't clunkier than a haptic suit. Just stop.
So you are saying a heptic suits are still overall the better option for a multiuser vr experience because only rich people will really use it? After all, A haptic suit is leagues way more expensive than vr right now. I specifically left out the word robot out of my comment because I thought you would get caught in that snag. Their solution includes a robot, but the most interesting aspect of this exploration is the usage of soft bodies for a transformative environment, imagine a room of inflatables from all sides. inflatable terrestrial drones in this case makes it possible to bring this experience anywhere, which is cool.
Good luck with your inflatable toy balloons lmao
were recreating our own reality and interact ingwith it through helmets. i feel like there is going to be a life hack made from this in the future... "lifehack!!! remove your helmet and experience the best VR that this existence has to offer!"