How scientists are using virtual reality to treat chronic pain

Once used mainly for distraction, VR is now being studied as a way to retrain the brain’s pain pathways—especially for people ...
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1933 French hand cranked grinder - restoration

Restoring an old French hand-cranked grinder from Val D'or, possibly dating back to 1933. This restoration begins with ...

VR headsets as ‘hope machines’: Devices offer California inmates respite, practical experience

A nonprofit uses VR headsets to offer inmates practical scenarios like job interviews alongside travel experiences, providing ...

VR headsets are ‘hope machines’ inside California prisons, offering escape and practical experience

Prisoners are now taking regular trips to far-flung, exotic locales such as Thailand. No passport required, just a virtual ...

BeHeard Movement Virtual Volunteer Vending Machines to launch this summer

Tulsa Area United Way recently awarded BeHeard Movement with an Innovation Grant for the Virtual Volunteer Vending Machines, ...
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A Virtual Reality-Based Protocol to Determine the Preferred Control Strategy for Hand Neuroprostheses in People With Paralysis

Abstract: Hand neuroprostheses restore voluntary movement in people with paralysis through neuromodulation protocols. There are a variety of strategies to control hand neuroprostheses, which can be ...
IEEE

Where is My Hand? Assessing Visuo-Tactile Integration of Hand and Shoulder After Virtual Reality Training Using a Body-Machine Interface

Abstract: Immersive virtual reality (VR) has potential for enhancing rehabilitation in clinical populations, such as individuals with stroke, but many face usability challenges. A promising approach ...
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The ten best games from ten years of VR

The ecosystem doesn't matter. We consider PC VR platforms like SteamVR, console headsets like PS VR 1 and 2, as well as standalone devices like Meta Quest or Pico. We have only excluded simulations, ...