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I'm on the fence because I'm biased against something that requires changing user behavior, like wearing headgear. With rehashing of 3D tv in the last few year
by bduerst 10y ago
I'm on the fence because I'm biased against something that requires changing user behavior, like wearing headgear.
With rehashing of 3D tv in the last few years, it was obvious that it was more of a product gimmick with manufacturers than real value.
With VR, you're seeing big companies pushing into the space from a spectrum of angles, ranging from re-imagining the workspace to 3D gaming. The bigger question is whether or not VR will become commonplace before augmented reality advances enough to replace it.
- criddell 10y agoOther than for gaming and watching certain kinds of videos, I can't see VR (or AR) being a huge deal. I can think of all kinds of neat things that could be done with it, but the production costs are just too high and the equipment is too clunky. Even in gaming, I expect VR games will be only moderately successful.
- bduerst 10y agoI can see AR taking over the workspace, where you put on an ergo headset and see a digital overlay of multiple screens.
- criddell 10y agoI'd be surprised if that became a thing outside of specialized cases like doctors seeing a patients vital signs and AI advice while they operate. One thing I've expected to see more of is Second Life. I thought for sure all the VR hype would reinvigorate Second Life for things like online classes and virtual meetings.
- bduerst 10y agoNo way! I can totally see replacing monitors with AR glasses. Six monitors costs $1,000+, which a headset would probably be cheaper than.