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Top 35 VR Ideas in March

From Surrealist VR Exhibitions to Virtual Socialization Apps

— April 1, 2017 — Tech
Though virtual reality has the potential to be the ultimate fantasy escape entertainment, the March 2017 VR trends show that the technology doesn't have to isolate individuals. VR can be used for socializing just as effectively as it can be used to immerse people in personal, independent experiences, and producers are catching on to that notion.

In some cases, virtual reality socialization has an educational purpose. Mondly connects users in virtual environments and helps them to learn new languages. For instance, it might place users on a train and encourage them to communicate with each other as well as the usher when they come to take tickets.

vTime, on the other hand, is a virtual reality app that combines the fantastic possibilities of VR with face-to-face socialization. The app lets people create avatars and meet virtually, but these meetings can happen in impossible locales like space stations or the bottom of the ocean.
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VR Rock Concert Games
VR Rock Concert Games
Rock Band VR is Coming to the Oculus Rift
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Kid-Friendly MRI Apps
Kid-Friendly MRI Apps
'My MRI at King’s' Helps Removes the Fear of Undergoing an MRI Scan
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Award-Nominated VR Films
Award-Nominated VR Films
Google's Virtual Reality 'Pearl' Video May Win an Academy Award
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VR Flying Installations
VR Flying Installations
The 'Hypersuit' Puts People in Position to Experience a VR Flight
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30
VR Sandbox Expeditions
VR Sandbox Expeditions
Audi's Virtual Reality Driving Experience Puts Kids in the Driver's Seat
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29
Smartphone VR Game Headsets
Smartphone VR Game Headsets
The 'NOLO' Mobile VR Headset Lets Users Play SteamVR Games
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28
Virtual Socialization Apps
Virtual Socialization Apps
vTime Lets Users Meet Up with Each Other in Any Virtual Environment
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In-Store VR Kiosks
In-Store VR Kiosks
Best Buy's Playstation VR Kiosks Increased Consumer Engagement
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Body-Tracking VR Vests
Body-Tracking VR Vests
The BluAtomVR System Allows Users to Turn Their Body into a Game Controller
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Surrealist VR Exhibitions
Surrealist VR Exhibitions
Sotheby's is Using a Virtual Reality Art Experience to Drive Sales
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Mixed Reality Workout Bikes
Mixed Reality Workout Bikes
VirZOOM Transforms Stationary Bike Workouts with VR Video Games
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Live VR Football Highlights
Live VR Football Highlights
Fox Sports VR Replays for Super Bowl LI will be in Real Time
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Camera-Syncing VR Apps
Camera-Syncing VR Apps
VR Video App Camarada is Making VR Content More Accessible to Consumers
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VR Portal Attractions
VR Portal Attractions
Doraemon Fans Can Now Step Through the Character's 'Anywhere Door'
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Online VR PC Networks
Online VR PC Networks
The 'VRLD' Online VR Platform Offers Intuitive Experiences for Users
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Visual Input Virtual Keyboards
Visual Input Virtual Keyboards
The 'Punchkeyboard' Offers an Input Method for VR Users
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Sitcom-Based VR Experiences
Sitcom-Based VR Experiences
'Project Badass' is Based on 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'
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Mixed Reality Roller Coasters
Mixed Reality Roller Coasters
'The New Revolution Galaxy Attack' will Use Samsung Gear VR Headsets
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Conceptual VR Console Headsets
Conceptual VR Console Headsets
The Nintendo Switch VR System Headset Imagines Capabilities
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360-Degree VR Communication
360-Degree VR Communication
The Connections Lab's Creations Bring Distant Loved Ones Closer
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VR Arcade Cabinets
VR Arcade Cabinets
The 'VR Sense' Cabinet Recreates Environmental Effects in Virtual Reality
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13
VR Civil War Films
VR Civil War Films
PBS 'My Brother's Keeper' Brings New Techniques to Virtual Reality Filmmaking
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VR Blind Dating
VR Blind Dating
'The League' is Hosting a VR Blind Date Party on Valentine's Day
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VR Movie Theaters
VR Movie Theaters
The IMAX VR Center Recently Opened in Los Angeles
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AR Rainforest Exhibitions
AR Rainforest Exhibitions
The ArtScience Museum's 'Into the Wild' Features Tech from Google
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VR Shaving Simulators
VR Shaving Simulators
Gillette's In-Store Experience Takes People on a VR Roller Coaster Ride
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Environment-Reacting VR Headsets
Environment-Reacting VR Headsets
The 'VAR' Glasses Headset Merges VR and AR Technologies
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360-Degree Helmet Cameras
360-Degree Helmet Cameras
The 'Real720Helmet' Helmet Cam is Omnidirectional to Capture Everything
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VR Supercar Systems
VR Supercar Systems
This Mercedes Driving Simulation Puts Users Behind the Wheel of a Race Car
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VR Driverless Race Cars
VR Driverless Race Cars
The Volkswagen 300 Concept Race Car is Controlled via a VR Headset
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Dementia-Focused VR Tools
Dementia-Focused VR Tools
The Virtual Reality Empathy Platform Helps Architects Design Inclusively
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VR Language-Learning Apps
VR Language-Learning Apps
Mondly Uses Immersion to Teach Users New Languages
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Haptic Feedback VR Suits
Haptic Feedback VR Suits
The 'Hardlight' VR Suit Vibrates and Responds to Gameplay
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Virtual Reality Nail Salons
Virtual Reality Nail Salons
WAH London's New Flagship Incorporates Tech into Its Business Model
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