From app-based experiences that help patients mitigate pain to roller coasters that offers a multisensory experience, the November 2016 VR trends reveal a that new technology can serve both functional and entertainment purposes.
While many people think of gaming when they think of VR, the technology actually has a wide range of purposes. One example of how VR is being used to improve healthcare is the Happy Place app, which uses virtual experiences to distract patients from whatever is causing them pain or discomfort. Another example is a VR tool developed by Research UK, which helps caregivers understand what patients with dementia experience on a daily basis.
Of course, VR does have many entertaining applications as well. Indeed, the November 2016 VR trends reveal that in addition to gaming, VR is being used to add a more immersive element to a number of existing experiences. Some examples of these entertaining VR applications include cartoon sitcom VR experiences, terrifying VR theater shows and frightful VR coasters.
Top 30 VR Ideas in November
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Scale Supercar Displays
The Qing Yi Concept Supercar is Displayed at the Shanghai Disney Resort
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Affordable Virtual Reality Systems
The Xiaomi Mi VR Headset is Priced at Just $29
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Terrifying Theater Shows
'The Tension Experience: Ascension' is a Live Horror Show
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Palliative Pharmacy Apps
Apotek Hjartat's 'Happy Place' is a VR Experience to Help Mitigate Pain
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Social Good VR Shirts
Gimme360's Wearable Technology Brings You Closer to Your Social Impact
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Untethered VR Gaming Headsets
The MVR Ascend Wireless VR Headset Works with Game Consoles and PCs
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Haptic VR Objects
Microsoft's NormalTouch and TextureTouch Let Users Feel VR Objects
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Multisensory Beer Marketing
'Immersive & Gunn' Fuses Beer With VR Technology
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Cartoon Sitcom VR Experiences
Google and 'The Simpsons' Have Partnered to Release a VR Couch Gag
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Virtual Reality Action Cams
The 'Vyu360' 4K Ultra HD Camera Captures Immersive Adventure Footage
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Escapist VR Experiences
This Program Uses Immersive Virtual Reality to Lift Cancer Patients' Moods
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VR Basketball Game Streams
NextVR and the NBA Have Partnered to Offer Live VR Streams of Games
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VR Entertainment Apps
The Sky VR App Offers Comprehensive Immersion Into Sports, Film and More
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Magical Franchise VR Games
A Harry Potter Game Will be One of the First Offerings on Daydream
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Affordable VR Graphics Cards
This Nvidia Graphics Card Offers Entry-Level VR Functionality
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Multiplayer VR Consoles
The Modal VR Can Simultaneously Process Ten Players' Gestures and Actions
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VR-Ready Computer Sets
The HTC Vive Ready HP Computer Bundle Packs Everything for VR
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Biological VR Experiences
'The Body VR' is an Educational Trip Through the Human Body
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VR-Ready Custom PCs
The CUK Trion Custom Gaming PC is Liquid-Cooled and Ready for Immersive Games
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Frightful VR Coasters
The New Rage of the Gargoyles VR Coaster is Designed to Terrify Riders
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Miniature VR Cities
'City VR' Makes Users Feel Like Giants Roaming Tiny Famous Cities
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360-Degree Freediving Videos
Nicorette's 'One Breath' Shows a Dive by Former Smoker Daan Verhoeven
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Collage-Creation Apps
This VR Camera App Lets You Create Psychedelic Collage Art
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VR Eye-Tracking Systems
Google's Eyefluence Will Let Users Control VR with Their Eyes
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Simulated Social Experiences
Facebook is Developing a "Social Reality" Complete with VR Emojis
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Dark Superhero VR Experience
'Batman: Arkham VR' Lets Consumers Play as Batman in First Person
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VR Everest Summits
'Capturing Everest' Shows an Everest Climb in Virtual Reality
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Felt VR Headsets
Google's Daydream View Headset is 30 Percent Lighter Than Others
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VR Dementia Aids
Research UK is Using Virtual Reality as a Tool for Dementia
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VR-Focused Earphones
Oculus' New VR Earphones are Designed For the Oculus Rift
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Gamified XR Vacuuming Apps
'Spatial Vacuuming' Makes Home Cleaning Engaging and Rewarding
3D Designer Headset Concepts
The A. EYE AR Glasses by Ho Hyun Rim Help Creative Professionals
AR Museum Eyewear Headsets
The 'MetMate' AR Glasses Concept Elevates Museum Goer Experiences
Motion-Sensing Mobile Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Nova' Handheld Game Console is Sensor-Laden
Multi-Sensory VR Headsets
The 'ORDOVIC' VR Headset by John Han Lee Immerses Using Smells and More
AR Retail Kiosks
BIG Digital and DeepAR Bring Mobile & Desktop Try-Ons to Store Settings
Collaborative Haptic Feedback Vests
Subpac's Beat Saber Collaboration Furthers VR Immersion
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
Child-Focused Mixed Reality Headsets
The Conceptual 'Edi' Mixed Reality Headset is Safety-Focused
VR Tequila Experiences
The Don Julio Apple Vision Pro App Immerses Tequila Enthusiasts
Mixed-Reality Outdoor Headsets
The Nothing Voyage (1) is a Headset Concept for the Outdoors
Virtual Reality Fidelity Updates
Meta Updated the Passthrough on its Meta Quest 3 Headset
Groundbreaking AR Posters
Wall's Out-of-Home Ads Make AR Experiences Unmissable with WinDOOH Tech
AI-Powered Healthcare Pods
CarePods are the World's First Artificial Intelligence Doctor's Offices
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
3D-Printed VR Headset Concepts
The '0²' VR Headset by RITE Maintains a Comfortable Construction
Omnidirectional VR Treadmills
Virtuix's 'Omni' Enables Seamless Locomotion in Virtual Reality Apps
Regional Travel Apps
Freedomverse & Tourism Authority of Thailand Debut the Freedom World App
Virtual Beauty Storefronts
The Clinique Lab is a Next-Gen Digital Retail Concept
Immersive Reading Headsets
The Sol Reader Immerses Users into Their Virtual Reality E-Books
Interactive VR Styling Apps
'J.Crew' Launched a Closet Management and Shopping App for Vision Pro
Fluidless Scent-Releasing Facemasks
Hong Kong Researchers Developed a Smart Mask Using Wax Pads
Spatial Computing Glasses
Rokid's AR Lite Device is Intuitive, Comfortable and Wearable
Interactive Travel Map Apps
The 'Proxi' Travel App Offers Curated Travel Plans and More
Vacuum-Tracking AR Apps
This App Detects Areas Of the Floor That Were Missed During Vacuuming
Educational Exploration Binoculars
The Conceptual 'BINO' Mixed Reality Device Works in Many Ways
Emotion-Regulating Mobile Apps
Feeling Great is a New Therapy App by Psychiatrist Dr. David Burns
Immersive Sports Engagement Solutions
Sportradar Expands Its Partnership with the NBA
Mobile VR Pain Management Apps
'Flowly' Enables Pain Relief Through VR-Based Relaxation Training
Three-Dimensional Mixed-Reality Displays
Looking Glass Unveils the New 3D Glass Displays
QSR-Inspired Interactive Metaverses
McDonald's Singapore Launched the My Happy Place Metaverse
AR Retailer Haircare Experiences
Walmart Beauty Virtual Try-On Now Includes Hair Color Products
Touch-Reactive VR Experiences
Presence In Bed by Annabelle Schneider Blurs Phygital Worlds
Mobile Mental Health Assessments
Apple Health Will Soon Include Mental and Vision Health Features
Immersive Multimedia Experiences
Sony Pictures' Wonderverse is an Engaging Entertainment Stop
Premium-Quality VR Experiences
'Sandbox VR' in Toronto Offers Fully Immersive Journeys through VR
Multi-Sensory Education Devices
The Conceptual 'Squashy' VR Education Device Has a Tactile Form
Augmented Reality Stores
Zero10 is Debuting Its AR Store Prototype at Viva Technology in Paris
Magazine-Integrated QR Features
ARCADE Launches the ELLE x Clarks Shoe Visualiser and Experience
Healthy Habit Smartphone Accessories
The 'FIKA' Smartphone Enclosure Concept Helps with Relaxation
Immersive VR Thriller Games
PlaySide Studios Announced 'Shattered' Thriller for VR Consoles
AI Physical Therapy Apps
Scrolling Therapy Helps Parkinson's Patients Work Their Facial Muscles
Metaverse Development Brands
Best Web3 Development Creates Comprehensive Metaverse Solutions
Immersive Halloween-Themed VR Experiences
Zero Latency VR Offers Suspenseful 'Halloween Thrills'
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Gamified Stress Reduction Apps
The 'URSO' Mental Health Gaming App is Fun and Engaging
Mixed-Reality Makeup Apps
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches a New Shopping App for the Apple Vision Pro
Holistic AI Health Apps
Medikarma Uses Algorithms to Provide Personalized Health Assessments
Playful AI Tools
Morrama Releases Concept Collection of AI Tools for Children's Mental Health
Immersive VR Shopping Apps
Mytheresa Worked with Obsess on New Apple Vision Pro App
Virtual Reality Education Products
Meta is Launching a New Quest Product to Enhance Classrooms
Opera VR Rollercoasters
Europa-Park Debuts Eurosat Coastiality The Phantom of the Opera VR Coaster
Enterprise-Ready VR Headsets
The PNY PICO Enterprise VR Headsets Come in Three Models
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Gamified Virtual Fitness Apps
GymPet Transforms Workouts Like an Interactive Game
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
VR Physiotherapy Tools
A Team of UniSA Researchers Created Superhero Therapy for Pain Management
VR Cat Experiences
Catting Offers an Interactive Feline Friend in Virtual Reality
Spatial OS AR Headsets
The Apple Vision Pro Headset Runs the visionOS Operating System
Spatial Computing Shopping Apps
'Alo Yoga' Debuted a New App for the Apple Vision Pro
Immersive AI Wellness Avatar Experiences
Tomo is an AI Spiritual and Mental Guidance Experience
VR Electric Mobility Wheelchairs
Honda Presents the Extended Reality UNI-ONE Wheelchair
Holographic Health Concierges
Immertia Created an AR Assistant for One A Day's Packaging
Virtual Tanner Try-Ons
Bondi Sands' Virtual Try-On Experience Finds Perfect Self-Tan Shades
AR Piano Previews
Roland AR Helps Shoppers Find the Right Piano with Augmented Reality
Athletic Health-Focused Gadget Lines
Therabody Debuts Offerings Ahead of the 2024 Holiday Season
Immersive Hybrid Billboards
Meta's Halloween Thrillboards Tease Immersive Meta Quest 3 Experiences
AI-Generated Cancer Exhibitions
Gallery of Hope Uses AI to Picture Patients' Future Memories
Tremor-Investigating Research Partnerships
JOGO Health Announces a Collaboration with Mayo Clinic
Healthy Lifestyle VR Headsets
The Conceptual 'Portalverse' VR Headset Makes Fitness More Fun
Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives
Runway Magazine Launches Re-Inventing the Runway
Mixed-Reality Wellness Apps
Alo Moves XR Creates Immersive Fitness Experiences on Meta Quest 3
Spatial Content Creation Systems
Sony Corporation Boasts an Xr Head-mounted Display & Controllers
Immersive VR Musical Experiences
BLACKPINK is Hosting a VR Concert in Meta's Horizon Worlds App
Charity Health-Tech Apps
Helpster Charity Connects Sectors to provide Essential Healthcare
Immersive Holographic Zoos
Hologram Zoo Lets Visitors Interact with Animals Like Never Before
AI-Powered Employee Training Services
VirtualSpeech Blends Generative AI with VR for Training
AR Watch Try-Ons
Perfect Corp. and TIMEZ Created a Digital Experience for Luxury Watch Shopping
Shoppable Virtual Beach Houses
The J.Crew Virtual Beach House Shares Interactive Content & Games
Hyper-Personalized Wellness Apps
28 Seeks to Empower Women on Their Wellness Journey
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Immersive EdTech Platforms
Discovery Education's Sandbox AR Platform Surpassed 1 Million Downloads
2D-to-3D Jewelry Try-Ons
Perfect Corp.'s Newest Virtual Try-On Technology Empowers Jewelry Brands
Comprehensive Health Care Suites
Bright Sits on the Intersection of Technology and Health
Mixed-Reality Bedtime Apps
Pillow is a Mixed-Reality App for Quest That Supports Relaxation in Bed
AR Coronation Crowns
Sky News' Augmented Reality Experience Replicates the British Crown Jewels
Virtual Vinyl Players
Turntable: Music Explorer Merges Vinyl Charm with Modern Technology
Metaverse Dating Platforms
RDC 2023 Shared a Vision for the Future of Dating and Roblox
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
AR Furniture Testing Features
Pinterest Lets Users View Virtual Furniture in their Homes
Self-Tracking VR Headset Accessories
The HTC VIVE Ultimate Tracker Enables 3D Spatial Tracking
Virtual Reality Gameplay Chairs
The New Roto VR Explorer Chair Rotates with Virtual Movement
Digital Professional VR Headsets
This Office VR Headset Concept by Simon Ljungblahd is Intuitive
Intuitive Virtual Health Advisors
Blue Healthcare's BlueDoctor AI Revolutionizes Virtual Visits
Virtual Eyewear Retailer Experiences
Walmart Optical Virtual Try-On is Available Online
VR-Based Pain Solutions
Smileyscope Uses VR to Improve Pediatric Needle Experiences
Spa-Like AR Filters
Garnier's Vitaverse Immerses Beauty Lovers in a Serene Spa Setting
Accessible Tourism Applications
Vacayit Incorporates Audio Experiences into Its Platform
Smart Home Rehabilitation Solutions
'VOCIC' Announced its Suite of Smart Home Products for 2024
Mobile Escape Rooms
Phone Escape: Hopeless Takes Mobile Entertainment to New Dimensions
VR Track Racing Games
Micro Machines: Mini Challenge Mayhem Pushes Virtual Cars to the Limits
AI-Backed Health Services
Orion Health Launches the New AI-Powered Patient Navigation Services
AR Apartment Platforms
3D Apartment Lets Home Hunters Virtually View Their Furniture in a New Home
Empathy-Building Anxiety Simulators
This Tool Let's You Practice Talking to Someone with Anxiety
Industry-Leading VR Headsets
HTC is Returning to The VR Industry with a New Gaming Headset
AI-Powered Pain Visualization Experiences
Panadol Hosted the Art of Release Experience
VR Horror Hotel Experiences
Dracula's Hotel is an Immersive and Transportive Test of Fear
Immersive Language-Learning Tools
VisionFlow Transforms Spoken English Learning with Talkit
Mixed Reality Storytelling
Storytelling XR Redefines Real-Time VFX for Content Creators
Problem-Based Website Ideas
Painkiller Ideas Offers a Database of Real Consumer Problems
Immersive Rowing Apps
The Aviron App Makes Rowing Accessible to a Wider Audience
Empowering Mental Wellness
AI-Driven Personalization for Mental Health
Prescriptive Mental Health Posters
Parkrun Encourages Movement on World Mental Health Day
Visual Payment Apps
Vizme Turns the Experience of Sending or Spending Money Into Stories
Nausea-Abating VR Platforms
The 'C-Infinity' Platform is Designed to Evade VR Motion Sickness
VR-Based Sensory Exhibits
xydrobe and Dr. Barbara Sturm Launch a New Virtual Reality Experience
Tech-Enhanced Travel Planning
Travvit is a Travel Discovery Platform to Inspire Better Vacations
Convenient Remote Healthcare
DrOnCall Offers Quality, Remote Patient Experiences
Virtual Personal Care Metaverses
Superdrug is the First Health and Beauty Brand to Debut in Roblox
Virtual Health Care Consultants
Virtual Health Buddy Offers Personalized Virtual Care
Enhanced VR Ecosystems
Valve Launches a New Update to its SteamVR 2.0 Platform
AR-Powered Brand Experiences
Marcolin Debuts an AR Experience for Employees and Customers
Note-Taking Therapy Apps
Therapeze is a Note-Taking App for Therapy Clients
Reinterpreted Immersive Events
The Wizard of Oz 360 Experience Retells the Classic Tale
Comforting Mental Health Apps
Lunai Allows Users to Share Their Thoughts in Private
AR-Powered Shopping Apps
Walmart Releases a New Augmented Reality Feature for its iOS Application
Sports-Focused VR Headsets
The 'JioDive' Headset Allows Users to Experience Cricket Games in VR
Game-Based VR Subscriptions
Meta Announces the Quest+ VR Subscription for Never-Ending Games
Health-Focused Productivity Tools
Productyve Combines Productivity with Wellness Using Reminders
3D-Rendering VR Apps
Prospect from IrisVR Streamlines Architectural Projects with Virtual Reality
AI Mental Health Apps
Mentalport Makes Improving Upon Mental Health Easy and Fun
Virtual Reality Insurance Consults
ERGO Debuts a VR App for Travel Insurance Consultations
Goal-Oriented Health Apps
The 'Bright' App Offers a Holistic View of One's Health
High-Motion VR Action Games
Attack on Titan VR Lets Players Hunt Massive Monsters in the Metaverse
VR Home Design Platforms
Envisioneer Uses VR to Explore and Optimize your Home's Layout
Virtual Medical Assistant Services
DocVA Aims to Enhance Healthcare Operations Through Innovation
musculoskeletal health apps
Movr helps organizations manage preventive musculoskeletal health
App-Facilitated VR Integrations
WhatsApp's New Update Includes VR Integration with Meta Headsets
Avatar-Centric Gaming Activities
Interactive New Meta Quests are Added to the Horizon Worlds
VR Trombone Experiences
Trombonest Presents Musical Mixed Reality for Any Skill Level