What’s the future of virtual reality? Minnesota researchers may hold the answer – Minneapolis Star Tribune

At the Mall of Americas arena-sized Smaaash amusement arcade, people wait in line to slip on headsets that resemble blacked-out ski goggles and spend a couple of minutes feeling transported. They experience the sensations of flying a jet in combat, rescuing a kitten about to fall from a skyscraper or looping in circles on a roller coaster.

Not far away, the malls Best Buy carries a range of consumer-level virtual reality equipment. Salespeople explain how VR works, how it feels and how you might make it a part of your home entertainment collection.

For years VR has been hyped as the next revolution in computing technology. Facebook, Google, Samsung and other technology giants are investing heavily in its future. But theres one big obstacle still in the way: It makes large portions of the population especially women and children sick.

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What's the future of virtual reality? Minnesota researchers may hold the answer - Minneapolis Star Tribune