Uses of VR

Rikmeister · 20 Dec 2020 at 00:23

The focus of VR tends to be on gaming but I was wondering if forum members have experience of, or an interest in, using VR for other purposes? And if so what?

MrPleasant_exe · 20 Dec 2020 at 02:34

Engineering, we used it in university for stuff like that’s it was pretty cool, from what I’ve seen there are used for medical stuff also.

something daft already!! · 20 Dec 2020 at 07:37

Porn.

lokiss · 20 Dec 2020 at 10:27

I get to rekindle my misspent youth with Kingspray Graffiti. They nailed the experience of being one on one with the can at the wall, it's a perfect VR experience and a really well built APP with the multiplayer and the ambience they've setup. Some extremely talented people use it

Another that does for me is Vinyl Reality. Again something from my formative years that i rarely got to do myself as i couldn't afford a set of decks like a few of my friends. The APP is basically a pair of technics turntables with a 2 channel mixer, proper oldschool. The feeling it kicks off is surreal, you get totally in to it, again one of the best experiences of VR putting you right there, it's perfect! https://store.steampowered.com/app/642770/Vinyl_Reality__DJ_in_VR/

Just a couple of reasons as to why i find VR so enthusing, bringing back awesome things i still want to do.

McPhee · 20 Dec 2020 at 11:17

I do my university studies in VR. Only way I can get peace when the missus and our daughter are in the house as my PC is in the living room. Stick the Quest on with some noise cancelling headphones and I'm completely oblivious to the hyper toddler playing behind me.

It's not perfect. Logitech's new VR keyboard would help immensely. But being stuck in the house in Tier 3, it's the best option I've got.

Rikmeister · 20 Dec 2020 at 18:08

MrPleasant_exe said:
Engineering, we used it in university for stuff like that’s it was pretty cool, from what I’ve seen there are used for medical stuff also.

Medical uses was one of those I was aware of... pain management, phobias, public education etc

Pottsey · 20 Dec 2020 at 18:40

Rikmeister said:
Medical uses was one of those I was aware of... pain management, phobias, public education etc

In general VR doesn't really work for many education settings. There are a few exceptions which might be classed as educational like you go a museum or planetarium and there are VR headsets to use. There are a few other very limited use's but in general use for most education classrooms its not really any good from what I have seen.

Rikmeister · 20 Dec 2020 at 19:19

Pottsey said:
In general VR doesn't really work for many education settings. There are a few exceptions which might be classed as educational like you go a museum or planetarium and there are VR headsets to use. There are a few other very limited use's but in general use for most education classrooms its not really any good from what I have seen.

Sorry I meant patient education. Potentially there is great scope to use VR to demonstrate to patients how a procedure works, what the outcomes might occur etc.

Begbie · 20 Dec 2020 at 19:21

Rikmeister said:
Sorry I meant patient education. Potentially there is great scope to use VR to demonstrate to patients how a procedure works, what the outcomes might occur etc.

Augmented reality works very well here. I know a few places that have massive rooms, working on aircraft or diverting air traffic simulators etc. Works so well they even use them for exams I believe. I'd imagine they'll eventually go vr.

Pottsey · 20 Dec 2020 at 21:27

Rikmeister said:
Sorry I meant patient education. Potentially there is great scope to use VR to demonstrate to patients how a procedure works, what the outcomes might occur etc.

That to me seems more trouble then its worth in most situations. There are a lot of drawbacks and not really that much benefit. I am not really sure how its benefits the patient or doctor in showing a full VR of the procedure. Right now I cannot think of a procedure I would benefit from seeing in VR.

You are better off looking at more practical uses. Like after getting a new house or kitchen design and converting the CAD design once near finalized into a free VR tour of the new kitchen to double check and get a feel for layout.

Rikmeister · 22 Dec 2020 at 10:34

Pottsey said:
You are better off looking at more practical uses. Like after getting a new house or kitchen design and converting the CAD design once near finalized into a free VR tour of the new kitchen to double check and get a feel for layout.

That's a good idea. Like 3D modeling taken to its logical conclusion.

Cob · 22 Dec 2020 at 12:10

something daft already!! said:
Porn.

I’m glad someone said it.

ttaskmaster · 22 Dec 2020 at 12:34

We have various VR training modules at work, often around pipeline and confined spaces entry, and another that models all the utilities junk buried under London streets.
The one that got loads of awards was this mental health awareness course, where you're wearing a Vive and get to experience various conditions, such as what it's like to be autistic... although in my case I probably don't need the headset!

NightSt@lk3r · 22 Dec 2020 at 12:49

something daft already!! said:
Porn.

Top of the list

Rikmeister · 22 Dec 2020 at 18:19

NightSt@lk3r said:
Top of the list

Someone told me years ago that porn is a major driver of entertainment technology. It is largely gaming that has driven VR thus far but it could be porn that drives widespread adoption if/when prices hit the right price point.

krooton · 22 Dec 2020 at 20:14

Rikmeister said:
Someone told me years ago that porn is a major driver of entertainment technology. It is largely gaming that has driven VR thus far but it could be porn that drives widespread adoption if/when prices hit the right price point.

It is certainly something, even my wife agrees!

shadowbane · 23 Dec 2020 at 13:50

something daft already!! said:
Porn.

If you like being mounted by a sixteen foot woman occasionally!

wordy · 24 Dec 2020 at 12:20

shadowbane said:
If you like being mounted by a sixteen foot woman occasionally!

Don't judge me! :mad:

something daft already!! · 24 Dec 2020 at 12:25

shadowbane said:
If you like being mounted by a sixteen foot woman occasionally!

That's one hell of an odd foot fetish, it's not often you find women who are hexadecimal-pedal.

shadowbane · 24 Dec 2020 at 13:34

something daft already!! said:
That's one hell of an odd foot fetish, it's not often you find women who are hexadecimal-pedal.

I bet you can even find that on Pornhub