7 CREATIVE USES OF VIRTUAL REALITY

Virtual reality is no longer just an escape from the real world; it has started to show its potential as a way to enhance our reality. VR creates a three-dimensional environment that the user can immerse themselves within. This empowers us to think outside the box and look for new and creative ways to solve problems. It shows great promise for many industries to train and educate their workforce to meet the needs of an ever-changing socio-economic landscape. Virtual reality offers unique and creative benefits:

1.    TO TRAIN DOCTORS

Medical students can use virtual simulations to better understand human anatomy. Trial and error just does not cut it in the medical care industry. Students and professionals alike can be trained to explore various surgical procedures through simulations. VR can even help simulate the health conditions of a real-life patient to reduce surgery-related risks.

2.    TO CHOOSE A PROPERTY

The Real Estate industry has started to take advantage of virtual reality. Soon prospective buyers and real estate agents will no longer need to visit a myriad of open houses to pick their favorite. VR devices enable buyers to check out various properties thoroughly and envision living in them, to make a more informed decision without having to leave their own homes.

3.    TO PICK A TRAVEL DESTINATION

The travel industry has also started to take advantage of VR services that allow travelers to spend some time in the simulated version of a popular travel destination and get a feel for it, before deciding to spend their money. Clients can spend an hour in Hawaii or London, check out the hotels they will be staying in, then decide to hop on the plane.

4.    TO BOOST SALES

Incorporating VR in their marketing strategies, businesses can see notable hikes in sales and profits. Instead of just hearing about the qualities of your products and services, your clients can feel and experience them. Your workforce can sharpen their marketing skills through interacting with virtual customers.

5.    TO LET ARCHITECTS DESIGN BETTER

Architects and designers can use virtual reality to practically inhabit a building, before any work begins on its construction. They can tweak and change any design and eliminate elements that do not work well in the simulation. The safety and adaptability of architectural structures can be ensured through VR.

6.    TO OPTIMIZE THERAPY

Virtual reality technologies can have sizable therapeutic benefits for patients suffering with various different ailments. Paraplegics wearing VR headsets show improved limb control. VR can help to understand and control symptoms of PTSD, depression and anxiety.

7.    TO ENHANCE SAFETY AND SECURITY

Virtual reality simulations help train police officers to deal with suspected criminals and diffuse the situation in an effective manner. VR can boost military training by generating simulations and scenarios of foreign environments. The technology can even help our roads safer by allowing manufacturers to make more secure cars.

These are just the 7 of many creative uses of virtual reality.