How to Give Virtual Reality All the Feels

FUTURISTIC

Imagine if your friendly robot was actually able to smile, smirk, or cry. That day may be closer than you think.

Published Jun. 11 2019 5:28AM EDT

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Virtual reality is here: People can strap on headsets and sensors and interact with CGI avatars of themselves and others in video games, military training simulations, engineering design spaces and even virtual medical labs.

David Axe

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How to Give Virtual Reality All the Feels

Imagine if your friendly robot was actually able to smile, smirk, or cry. That day may be closer than you think.

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David Axe