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VR Robots: Enhancing Robot Functions With VR Technology

ARPost

Augmented by other technologies such as AR , VR , and AI , robots show improved efficiency and safety in accomplishing more complex processes. VR technology provides human operators with a more immersive environment. Robotic VR: Haptic Technology for Medical Care. Virtual reality is an enabling technology in robotics.

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Minneapolis Bans City Cops From Using Face Recognition Tech

GizModo VR

On Friday, the Minneapolis City Council approved a new ordinance that prevents the city from buying or using face recognition technology without specific permission. Local police immediately began whining about it. Read more.

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Someone Is Anonymously Mailing Creepy QAnon Propaganda to Minneapolis Residents

GizModo VR

Someone is mailing QAnon-themed material to residents of Minneapolis suburbs, the Intercept reported on Thursday, and it’s not clear who’s doing it or why. Read more.

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Samsung’s VR Live Pass Will Let You Watch ‘X Games’ and Live Nation Events in 360

Road to VR

VR Live Pass, Samsung’s 360-degree video livestream partnership for Gear VR, continues in July with live coverage of the X Games Minneapolis. From July 13th to 16th, US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis will host the Summer X Games 2017.

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The VOID Adds Five Marvel & Disney Location-Based Experiences

VRScout

Disney and Marvel have a lot of worlds that people want to step into that work well with our technology.”. “As The VOID has expanded to eight cities since its initial 2015 launch, with an additional nine locations on the way, including Santa Monica, New York, Philadelphia, Hollywood, Dallas, Minneapolis, Washington D.C.,

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Marvel Studios & ILMxLAB Reveal Avengers: Damage Control Location-Based VR Experience

VRScout

This original adventure allows you to go beyond the screen, and become a character in the story itself.”.

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The VOID To Open 25 New Location-Based VR Centers Across The U.S. & Europe

VRScout

By partnering with major studios and properties ( Star Wars, Ghostbusters , and Wreck-It Ralph ) and embracing experimental haptic technology, the VOID has quickly become one of the leading providers of AAA location-based immersive entertainment. Mall of America, Minneapolis, Minn.;

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