Merge Virtual Reality Goggles Let Users Interact with Digital Objects
Laura McQuarrie — August 12, 2017 — Life-Stages
The Merge virtual reality Goggles are toys designed for kids ages 10 and up takes the form of a durable, yet soft and flexible kid-friendly headset.
With the Merge VR/AR Goggles, young technology users are able to connect to the Merge Cube and interact with digital objects that appear before their eyes. For instance, Merge shares that it's possible to solve an augmented reality Rubik's Cube in virtual reality, using the same style of simple gestures that one would use to solve a real-world version of the puzzle cube.
Two products from Merge—the Cube and the Merge VR/AR Goggles—are now being sold through Walmart, making them the first augmented reality products to be offered on the shelves of its stores.
With the Merge VR/AR Goggles, young technology users are able to connect to the Merge Cube and interact with digital objects that appear before their eyes. For instance, Merge shares that it's possible to solve an augmented reality Rubik's Cube in virtual reality, using the same style of simple gestures that one would use to solve a real-world version of the puzzle cube.
Two products from Merge—the Cube and the Merge VR/AR Goggles—are now being sold through Walmart, making them the first augmented reality products to be offered on the shelves of its stores.
Trend Themes
1. Kid-friendly VR Goggles - Opportunity for creating immersive and educational virtual reality experiences for children.
2. Merge Cube Integration - Opportunity to develop interactive augmented reality applications that connect to the Merge Cube.
3. Retail Adoption of AR/VR - Opportunity for other retailers to offer augmented reality and virtual reality products in stores.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Potential for incorporating virtual reality technology into new and existing toy products.
2. Education - Disruptive potential in enhancing educational experiences through virtual reality and augmented reality.
3. Retail - Opportunity for retailers to leverage augmented reality and virtual reality products to attract customers and drive sales.
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