3-D Virtual Reality

The Third Eye

The Third Eye is a device conceived by Japanese designer Takehito Etani. The contraption, which goes on the head, offers the user a very different and unusual perception from outside his/her body. The devise consists of a one-eyed goggle with a 2-inch LCD monitor and a surveillance camera.

"The visual experience of 'The Third Eye' is similar to that of a 3D video game in which the user controls and follows a given character from behind," notes Takehitoetani.com. "The device turns the user into the character that he/she is controlling and real space is transformed into virtual space."

The video shows a person with the device mounted on their head walking through Times Square in New York City. The guy looks a bit like a Borg from Star Trek but the experiment looks very interesting.

Virtual Reality
The Third Eye device offers a unique virtual reality experience that can be applied to various industries.
Augmented Reality
Augmented reality technologies could be used to enhance the user's experience with The Third Eye.
Wearable Technology
The Third Eye is an example of wearable technology that enhances the user's perception of reality.

Sectors Adopting This

Gaming
The Third Eye could revolutionize the gaming industry by providing a more immersive and interactive experience.
Travel and Tourism
In the travel industry, The Third Eye could be utilized to offer virtual tours and experiences to potential customers.
Security and Surveillance
The Third Eye's surveillance capabilities could be leveraged in the security industry for monitoring and surveillance purposes.
SCORE
3.9 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 31%
Activity 79%
Freshness 8%

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