Big ambitions for Japanese ‘digital daughter’

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Last year a new Japanese celebrity burst onto the scene. But “Saya” was a different kind of star, because she is the product of a Tokyo computer lab. And like all “parents”, her creators have big ambitions for her. Source: BBC Asia Date: October 25th, 2016 Link: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-37548733 Discussion 1) Why is the development of completely a realistic… Read more »

The future of medical learning

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Take a look at the latest work from 3D4Medical labs, where developers and experience designers are working on immersive anatomical learning, by blending our models and technology with Mixed Reality. Source: Complete Anatomy Lab Date: October 27th, 2016 Link to video: http://completeanatomy.3d4medical.com/esper.php Discussion 1) In what ways does this change the ability to learn? 2) How might you… Read more »

Using Virtual Reality to Sell Homes

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Using VR to sell homes Source: CNN Date: August 25th, 2016 Link to video: http://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2016/08/19/virtual-reality-real-estate.cnnmoney/index.html Discussion 1) VR is not new, but it is clearly getting more mainstream.  What other applications would benefit from this VR sales approach? 2) Are there any additional privacy or security issues arising from the use of VR to make sales?