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Top 35 VR Ideas in May

From VR Surfing Experiences to VR Kitchen Simulators

— May 22, 2016 — Tech
The May 2016 VR trends demonstrate that virtual reality is not just a tool for creating fun games. Rather, the technology is increasingly being used by businesses to do everything from previewing a new home to showing how good the view is from different spots in a stadium.

One of the unique ways brands are using VR technology is to help consumers preview products or designs that do not exist yet. For instance, both architecture firms and furniture companies such as IKEA are using VR programs to help clients envision what a new space will look like before construction begins. Similarly, StubHub is using VR to give consumers a chance to preview seats before they buy.

Beyond helping consumers preview future products, the May 2016 VR trends demonstrate that business are also using the technology as a promotional tool. More specifically, brands are using virtual reality to enhance the experience that comes with using their products. This approach has been used by a number of companies, including Kellogg, Patron and Lockheed Martin.
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Rugged VR Headsets
Rugged VR Headsets
The Opto Virtual Reality Headset is Structurally Solid and Rugged
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Untethered VR Gaming Backpacks
Untethered VR Gaming Backpacks
The Zotac Zbox Facilitates Fully Immersive & Unrestricted VR Gaming
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33
VR-Centric Computers
VR-Centric Computers
MSI's New Virtual Reality Computer Features NVidia's VRWorks Technology
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32
Virtual Reality Field Trips
Virtual Reality Field Trips
Lockheed Martin Turned School Bus Windows into Panels for Viewing Mars
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31
Interactive VR Experiences
Interactive VR Experiences
Limitless Entertainment's Gary the Gull Employs Pixar Principles
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30
VR Surfing Experiences
VR Surfing Experiences
GoPro VR Shares Immersive Consumer Content for Others to Experience
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29
Mind-Tricking Motion Simulators
Mind-Tricking Motion Simulators
vMocion Creates the Illusion of Motion for VR Headset Users
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28
Virtual Reality Phone Calls
Virtual Reality Phone Calls
AltspaceVR Lets People Aims to Elevate Daily Chat Sessions
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27
Live-Stream VR Surgeries
Live-Stream VR Surgeries
'Medical Realities' Broadcasted the First Public VR Surgery
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26
Alien-Fighting VR Roller Coasters
Alien-Fighting VR Roller Coasters
The New Revolution VR Roller Coaster Updates an Existing Ride
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25
Compact VR Headsets
Compact VR Headsets
The SmartVR by Dodocase is Cheaper and Chicer than Google Cardboard
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24
Action Cam VR Rigs
Action Cam VR Rigs
The GoPro Omni is a More Affordable Version to the Odyssey
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23
Immersive Drone Goggles
Immersive Drone Goggles
The FatShark Dominator V3 FPV Goggles Enhance Drone Operation and Flying
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22
Smartphone-Free VR Consoles
Smartphone-Free VR Consoles
The Pockulus Headset is Designed to Make VR Technology More Accessible
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21
VR Painting Apps
VR Painting Apps
Tilt Brush Lets You Create Paintings In Three-Dimensional Space
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20
VR Architectural Design Tools
VR Architectural Design Tools
The 'ICE 3D' Software Helps Clients Explore Construction Projects
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19
Standalone VR Headsets
Standalone VR Headsets
This Virtual Reality Headset Doesn't Need to Be Connected to a Computer
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18
Virtual Reality Desktops
Virtual Reality Desktops
This App Brings Windows Desktop Out from Behind a Computer Screen
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17
Virtual Reality Museums
Virtual Reality Museums
The Tennessee State Museum Will Appeal to a New Generation with VR Tech
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16
Immersive Space Simulator Games
Immersive Space Simulator Games
The 'ADR1FT' Space Simulator Game will Launch for VR Headsets
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15
Underground Gaming Events
Underground Gaming Events
PlayStation's Pop-Up Let Fans Play VR Games Before Its Headset Release
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14
Sanitary VR Mask Guards
Sanitary VR Mask Guards
These Disposable Face Masks Keep Headsets Clean Between Uses
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13
Virtual PC Headsets
Virtual PC Headsets
The Pico Neo VR System Operates as a VR Headset and Virtual Computer
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12
VR Ticket Previews
VR Ticket Previews
The StubHub Virtual Reality Features Lets People Experience Where They'll Sit
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11
Camera-Controlled Contacts
Camera-Controlled Contacts
Samsung is Aiming to Offer Smart Contact Lenses with VR Capabilities
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10
VR Cooking Shows
VR Cooking Shows
The 360° Meals at Samsung Series Combines Gourmet Food with VR Technology
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9
VR Kitchen Simulators
VR Kitchen Simulators
IKEA's Virtual Reality Kitchen Experience Introduces Dream Kitchens
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VR Board Games
VR Board Games
'Mask of Anubis' Combines Virtual Reality and Gaming
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7
Virtual Reality-Capturing Drones
Virtual Reality-Capturing Drones
Compared to Others on the Market, This VR Drone is Affordable
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4D VR Headset Accessories
4D VR Headset Accessories
The VR Sensory Immersion Generator Brings Simulations to Life
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5
Deep Sea VR Simulators
Deep Sea VR Simulators
The Amphibian SCUBA Diving Simulator Lets Users Explore Underwater Worlds
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4
Ancient VR Cereal Launches
Ancient VR Cereal Launches
Kellogg’s Ancient Legends Held Tastings Enhanced with Virtual Reality
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3
Drone Experience Glasses
Drone Experience Glasses
The Dominator V3 First-Person Viewer Goggles Lets You See a Drone POV
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2
Adult Virtual Reality Romances
Adult Virtual Reality Romances
The VR Bangers Service Offers Adult Content in Hotel Establishments
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Immersive Tequila Event Tastings
Immersive Tequila Event Tastings
The Art of Patron Event Series Launched in London's Shoreditch
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