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 ...

Virtual reality emerges as a supportive space for self-disclosure, with nature settings leading the way

New Edith Cowan University (ECU) research suggests virtual reality (VR) may play a meaningful role in future mental-health ...
Science Daily

How everyday foam reveals the secret logic of artificial intelligence

Foams were once thought to behave like glass, with bubbles frozen in place at the microscopic level. But new simulations ...
Nanowerk

This contact lens tracks your eyes using only light and a smartphone camera

A contact lens with microscopic line patterns tracks eye position with high precision using only a smartphone camera, ...
IEEE

A Toolkit for Creating Intelligent Virtual Humans in Extended Reality

Abstract: This paper introduces an initial implementation and a preliminary evaluation of a toolkit for providing Intelligent Virtual Humans in Extended Reality (XR) environments. These virtual humans ...
IEEE

Serious Games Supported by Virtual Reality—Literature Review

Abstract: Serious games supported by virtual reality (VR) offer innovative solutions across diverse fields, such as education, therapy, and professional training, leveraging immersive and interactive ...