17 Amazing VR Statistics That Prove It Is Here to Stay
Virtual reality is the future. There are no two opinions about that. It’s rapidly infiltrated every aspect of our entertainment lives in the past few years — from gaming and movie-watching to professional sports training, VR has changed the world we live in. Virtual reality statistics are equally mind-boggling and…
Wait a second.
I’m getting ahead of myself.
First things first…
VR tech (which stands for virtual reality technology, in case you missed it) uses computer technology to create a simulation of an immersive experience. This simulation can be anything — from a wondrous fantastical environment, to your parents’ basement. VR is always accompanied by a head-mounted display (HMD), which (in part) makes all that magic possible.
What is VR like?
Think of VR as being kind of like the Matrix but in a duller, more 21st century style. You can walk in meadows and mountains, fight with fantastical creatures, or go on a virtual tour of Machu Picchu, for examples. With the headset on, you become completely immersed in the simulated reality that is projected for you — both by image and sound.
How many VR games are there?
Plenty. There are 500+ games just for PlayStationVR alone!
You might be wondering now — is this all that VR is good for? Shooting pixels in high definition and immersing yourself in a hyper-realistic world?
Actually, that’s not quite the case. In recent years VR and AR (augmented reality) have found a more practical usage… in nearly every industry out there. The healthcare market, education, business… you name it. Given VR’s limitless interactivity, it can be used to teach, train medical personnel and test prototypes with significantly less risk than the real deal. How neat is that?