
How University students have developed 360/Shared VR content to enhance empathy
26th May 2021
Virtual reality (VR) is often referred to as the ‘empathy machine’ since it doesn’t just show you other people’s experiences…
There’s a common misunderstanding out there in the immersive technology market, and especially in the academic and research-related communities.
All too often, the terms 'Cave' and 'Igloo' are used interchangeably. But, the truth is, they are two VERY different technologies, with VERY different attributes, and HUGELY different costs. In fact, if you were to choose the wrong tool for the wrong task, you could end up spending 95% more than you need to.
So, we thought it may be useful to emphasise the distinctions, to help potential users and buyers of immersive environments to choose the one that best meets their particular needs.
For the full story, please do download our white paper. And, if you're ever looking for any clarification, the Shared VR aficionados here at Team Igloo can give you the details.
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