Tag: Virtual Reality
To ancient Egypt and back in 45 minutes: What to expect at the Horizon of Khufu experience in Atlanta
Horizon of Khufu is a completely immersive virtual reality experience, meaning participants don headsets covering their eyes and ears and keep them on for the entire 45 minutes. The headset transported me back in time 4,500 years to land of the pharaohs. I visited the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, wandered through its tunnels, climbed its steps, and learned about its history. As I moved throughout, ducking into tunnels, I often had to remind my claustrophobic self that it was not real.
Place for gamers to geek out: iSimu VR
Donkey Kong is no match for this immersive virtual reality experience in Duluth.
Emory researchers examine how virtual reality can treat veterans’ PTSD
Sometimes the best way to overcome a traumatic experience is to relive it. Researchers at Emory have been exploring ways that combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder could be tackled by using virtual reality.