The potential of Virtual Reality (VR) to create a fast and long-lasting immersive experience has been vastly discussed. Consequently, there is currently a fast-moving competition across various start-ups across the globe to deliver relevant, innovative and affordable content for uses and stakeholders In this article I’ve selected what I believe are 5 of the most interesting...

Trust me, I’ve been there. The deadline is approaching and you rush to finish writing your thesis or research paper. You told friends not to call, you have unplugged the Wi-Fi in your flat and all your concentration is on finishing the writing. You don’t even like the topic anymore. Initially you loved it, but after so much work and pressure you are now about to punch...

The extraordinary capacity of immediately inducing users into telepresence is perhaps one of the greatest benefits brought by virtual reality (VR). As discussed previously here at LiveInnovation.org, Telepresence refers to a mental projection that enables users to feel like there are elsewhere. The projection enabled by VR has already numerous benefits: From education to surgery;...

If you are reading this article it can only mean one thing: You are finishing or have finished your thesis and soon will have your colloquium! (Also called “viva” or “oral defense”). CONGRATULATIONS! Please do not be nervous or anxious. I am here to help you. I’ve developed some recommendations for you to have a successful colloquium! HERE WE GO!...

During my childhood I recurrently had nightmares. Sometimes I fell from cliffs, other times a family member passed away. Occasionally I was being chased by dogs. And everything was always so real. But real only in my mind. It was purely a result of my imagination, or perhaps an unconscious interpretation of my conscious fears. My dreams felt real because my mind had projected an...