The Body Transfer Illusion Places People in a Realistic Virtual World
Vittoria Natarelli — May 15, 2010 — Tech
References: dx.doi.org & newscientist
This body transfer illusion shows great similarities to the James Cameron film 'Avatar.' By making grown men believe they are a young girl, this virtual reality is quite entertaining.
The body transfer illusion participants first were able to look around the virtual environment. Once they were placed in one avatar's perspective, similar actions that the virtual characters were doing were mimicked on the participant, making them believe the action was happening. Nothing special? When one avatar hit the other, the participant's heart rate increased as if he himself was hit.
The body transfer illusion participants first were able to look around the virtual environment. Once they were placed in one avatar's perspective, similar actions that the virtual characters were doing were mimicked on the participant, making them believe the action was happening. Nothing special? When one avatar hit the other, the participant's heart rate increased as if he himself was hit.
Trend Themes
1. Immersive Virtual Reality - Opportunity for the development of a more sophisticated virtual reality experience that can mimic physical sensations and emotions.
2. Body Transfer Technology - Opportunity to create technology that enables seamless transfer of the human consciousness to a virtual avatar, providing a full-body sensory experience.
3. Emotive Virtual Reality - Opportunity for virtual reality experiences that can track and simulate emotions, providing a deeper level of engagement and immersion.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - Opportunity to create more realistic and immersive gaming experiences using body transfer and emotive VR technologies.
2. Therapy and Mental Health - Opportunity to use immersive virtual reality experiences to help individuals with anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health issues.
3. Sports and Fitness - Opportunity to create virtual reality experiences that simulate actual sports and fitness activities to provide a workout and training alternative.
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