Virtual Reality Therapy with Nik Vassev
As someone who has struggled with mental health issues, like depression and anxiety before I got to learn about mindfulness, I know firsthand how difficult it can be to find effective treatment. Traditional therapy can be helpful, but it can also be limited in its ability to provide remote, exclusive and dedicated help, for example. That's why I was excited to learn about the potential of virtual reality (XR) technology to be used for therapeutic experiences and mental health.
When I finished XR Design and XR Development, I created a Demo Project about an app that could help patients that are going through cancer and even their families. I was very surprised when months later I saw someone from the states creating an app with a very close storyline that I even proposed during that public demo. I contacted the team at their start-up and called them for an interview, so we had a chat about their app and what benefits specifically they propose in the mental health area.?
In today’s episode, we invited Nik Vassev, the co-founder of Rocket VR Health. Discover the benefits of virtual reality therapy and learn about the latest research in this field.
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NTT DOCOMO Inc wrapped up its exhibition on Thursday at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.
The event, which took place from 27 February to 2 March, showcased some of the world’s top tech firms and their latest innovative products and solutions.
NTT DOCOMO hosted an expanding portfolio of use cases for its current and future offerings, including in 6G, open radio access networks (ORAN), and extended reality (XR), among others.
NTT is Japan’s largest telecommunications firm and the fourth-largest global company in the sector.
Regarding 6G, DOCOMO showcased several new advanced wireless technologies under development. These include its innovative Human Augmentation Platform with haptic sensations transmitted across 6G networks.
VR collaboration platform Morpheus announced on Tuesday it had launched its virtual reality (VR) remote collaboration platform to boost engagement across enterprises.
According to the virtual-first company, it aims to provide a one-stop shop for firms seeking to create healthier corporate cultures, reduce Zoom fatigue, and “future-proof their business.”
The development comes after the enterprise raised $2.2 million USD in pre-seed funding. Companies such as Incisive Ventures, DVC Fund, Primal Capital, and others contributed to the pre-seed round.
Named after the Greek god of shapes, forms, and dreams, Morpheus will also offer its platform to Fortune 2000 firms, complete with high-fidelity virtual spaces, an immersive experiences marketplace, and a catalogue of VR services, including onboarding and headset deployments.
The novel platform aims to tackle companies “overwhelmed” with VR adoption by guiding firms with bespoke roadmaps for VR utilisation, both internally and long term. Such efforts aim to boost real-world return on investment (ROI) for companies working with teams in disparate locations.
Diana Olynick is a Canadian engineer, XR Designer and award winner, speaker and the host of the XR Magazine podcast.? Diana has more than 10 years of experience in engineering and she is a current mentor of two Canadian organizations, North Forge and Futurpreneur Canada where she guides early-stage entrepreneurs in the areas of engineering applications and technology adoption. She also serves as a committee member and writer for the Keystone Professional Canadian publication. Diana has been a guest in various podcasts and events, delivering and sharing her knowledge and experience in the areas of XR in the fields of Ethics in XR as well as XR design.?
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