From app-based experiences that help patients mitigate pain to roller coasters that offers a multisensory experience, the November 2016 VR trends reveal a that new technology can serve both functional and entertainment purposes.
While many people think of gaming when they think of VR, the technology actually has a wide range of purposes. One example of how VR is being used to improve healthcare is the Happy Place app, which uses virtual experiences to distract patients from whatever is causing them pain or discomfort. Another example is a VR tool developed by Research UK, which helps caregivers understand what patients with dementia experience on a daily basis.
Of course, VR does have many entertaining applications as well. Indeed, the November 2016 VR trends reveal that in addition to gaming, VR is being used to add a more immersive element to a number of existing experiences. Some examples of these entertaining VR applications include cartoon sitcom VR experiences, terrifying VR theater shows and frightful VR coasters.
Top 30 VR Ideas in November
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Scale Supercar Displays
The Qing Yi Concept Supercar is Displayed at the Shanghai Disney Resort
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Affordable Virtual Reality Systems
The Xiaomi Mi VR Headset is Priced at Just $29
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Terrifying Theater Shows
'The Tension Experience: Ascension' is a Live Horror Show
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Palliative Pharmacy Apps
Apotek Hjartat's 'Happy Place' is a VR Experience to Help Mitigate Pain
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Social Good VR Shirts
Gimme360's Wearable Technology Brings You Closer to Your Social Impact
25
Untethered VR Gaming Headsets
The MVR Ascend Wireless VR Headset Works with Game Consoles and PCs
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Haptic VR Objects
Microsoft's NormalTouch and TextureTouch Let Users Feel VR Objects
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Multisensory Beer Marketing
'Immersive & Gunn' Fuses Beer With VR Technology
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Cartoon Sitcom VR Experiences
Google and 'The Simpsons' Have Partnered to Release a VR Couch Gag
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Virtual Reality Action Cams
The 'Vyu360' 4K Ultra HD Camera Captures Immersive Adventure Footage
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Escapist VR Experiences
This Program Uses Immersive Virtual Reality to Lift Cancer Patients' Moods
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VR Basketball Game Streams
NextVR and the NBA Have Partnered to Offer Live VR Streams of Games
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VR Entertainment Apps
The Sky VR App Offers Comprehensive Immersion Into Sports, Film and More
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Magical Franchise VR Games
A Harry Potter Game Will be One of the First Offerings on Daydream
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Affordable VR Graphics Cards
This Nvidia Graphics Card Offers Entry-Level VR Functionality
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Multiplayer VR Consoles
The Modal VR Can Simultaneously Process Ten Players' Gestures and Actions
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VR-Ready Computer Sets
The HTC Vive Ready HP Computer Bundle Packs Everything for VR
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Biological VR Experiences
'The Body VR' is an Educational Trip Through the Human Body
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VR-Ready Custom PCs
The CUK Trion Custom Gaming PC is Liquid-Cooled and Ready for Immersive Games
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Frightful VR Coasters
The New Rage of the Gargoyles VR Coaster is Designed to Terrify Riders
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Miniature VR Cities
'City VR' Makes Users Feel Like Giants Roaming Tiny Famous Cities
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360-Degree Freediving Videos
Nicorette's 'One Breath' Shows a Dive by Former Smoker Daan Verhoeven
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Collage-Creation Apps
This VR Camera App Lets You Create Psychedelic Collage Art
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VR Eye-Tracking Systems
Google's Eyefluence Will Let Users Control VR with Their Eyes
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Simulated Social Experiences
Facebook is Developing a "Social Reality" Complete with VR Emojis
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Dark Superhero VR Experience
'Batman: Arkham VR' Lets Consumers Play as Batman in First Person
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VR Everest Summits
'Capturing Everest' Shows an Everest Climb in Virtual Reality
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Felt VR Headsets
Google's Daydream View Headset is 30 Percent Lighter Than Others
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VR Dementia Aids
Research UK is Using Virtual Reality as a Tool for Dementia
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VR-Focused Earphones
Oculus' New VR Earphones are Designed For the Oculus Rift
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Gamified XR Vacuuming Apps
'Spatial Vacuuming' Makes Home Cleaning Engaging and Rewarding
AR Runway Experiences
Vogue & Snap Created Custom Augmented Reality Experiences for Vogue World
Panoramic Holographic Displays
The Holo-Panorama X Provides Full 3D Immersion Without a Headset
Motion-Sensing Mobile Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Nova' Handheld Game Console is Sensor-Laden
Multi-Sensory VR Headsets
The 'ORDOVIC' VR Headset by John Han Lee Immerses Using Smells and More
3D Designer Headset Concepts
The A. EYE AR Glasses by Ho Hyun Rim Help Creative Professionals
Interactive Arcade Storefronts
JD & Snap London Created an AR Storefront for Christmas
Child-Focused Mixed Reality Headsets
The Conceptual 'Edi' Mixed Reality Headset is Safety-Focused
Mixed-Reality Outdoor Headsets
The Nothing Voyage (1) is a Headset Concept for the Outdoors
VR Tequila Experiences
The Don Julio Apple Vision Pro App Immerses Tequila Enthusiasts
AI-Powered Healthcare Pods
CarePods are the World's First Artificial Intelligence Doctor's Offices
Virtual Reality Fidelity Updates
Meta Updated the Passthrough on its Meta Quest 3 Headset
3D-Printed VR Headset Concepts
The '0²' VR Headset by RITE Maintains a Comfortable Construction
Omnidirectional VR Treadmills
Virtuix's 'Omni' Enables Seamless Locomotion in Virtual Reality Apps
Wood-Paneled VR Headsets
The Conceptual Atari VR Headset Has a Nostalgic, Old-School Design
Virtual Beauty Storefronts
The Clinique Lab is a Next-Gen Digital Retail Concept
Immersive Reading Headsets
The Sol Reader Immerses Users into Their Virtual Reality E-Books
Convenience Store Metaverses
7-Eleven is Unveiling an Immersive Virtual World at CES 2023
Interactive VR Styling Apps
'J.Crew' Launched a Closet Management and Shopping App for Vision Pro
Fluidless Scent-Releasing Facemasks
Hong Kong Researchers Developed a Smart Mask Using Wax Pads
Interactive Travel Map Apps
The 'Proxi' Travel App Offers Curated Travel Plans and More
Vacuum-Tracking AR Apps
This App Detects Areas Of the Floor That Were Missed During Vacuuming
AI Pet Care Apps
Healthcare App TTcare is a CES 2023 Innovation Awards Honoree
Advanced Heart-Tracking Patches
This Wearable Ultrasound Patch Envisions Real-TIme Heart Scans
Mobile VR Pain Management Apps
'Flowly' Enables Pain Relief Through VR-Based Relaxation Training
Physiotherapy Device Ecosystems
KINVENT Synchronizes Seven Devices with One Application
AR Retailer Haircare Experiences
Walmart Beauty Virtual Try-On Now Includes Hair Color Products
Salon Hairstyle Try-ons
Perfect Corp. Created Virtual Try-On Technology for Hairstyles
Metaverse Stimulation Experiences
GMetriXR is an All-in-One Metaverse Platform for Elderly People
Touch-Reactive VR Experiences
Presence In Bed by Annabelle Schneider Blurs Phygital Worlds
Mobile Mental Health Assessments
Apple Health Will Soon Include Mental and Vision Health Features
Multi-Sensory Education Devices
The Conceptual 'Squashy' VR Education Device Has a Tactile Form
Augmented Reality Stores
Zero10 is Debuting Its AR Store Prototype at Viva Technology in Paris
Magazine-Integrated QR Features
ARCADE Launches the ELLE x Clarks Shoe Visualiser and Experience
Mixed-Reality Blood Donations
Abbott Unveiled a Mixed-Reality Experience at CES 2023
Senior-Targeted Metaverse Services
MyndVR Partnered with Oroi to Create Tailored VR Experiences
AI Physical Therapy Apps
Scrolling Therapy Helps Parkinson's Patients Work Their Facial Muscles
Metaverse Development Brands
Best Web3 Development Creates Comprehensive Metaverse Solutions
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Gamified Stress Reduction Apps
The 'URSO' Mental Health Gaming App is Fun and Engaging
Mixed-Reality Makeup Apps
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches a New Shopping App for the Apple Vision Pro
Holistic AI Health Apps
Medikarma Uses Algorithms to Provide Personalized Health Assessments
Physical World-Blending VR Headsets
The Oculus VR Founder's Latest Headset Connects to the Brain
Virtual Reality Education Products
Meta is Launching a New Quest Product to Enhance Classrooms
Mental Health-Supporting Games
Paradise Island is a Mobile Game that Rewards Health-Positive Acts
Opera VR Rollercoasters
Europa-Park Debuts Eurosat Coastiality The Phantom of the Opera VR Coaster
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
VR Cat Experiences
Catting Offers an Interactive Feline Friend in Virtual Reality
VR Physiotherapy Tools
A Team of UniSA Researchers Created Superhero Therapy for Pain Management
Enterprise-Ready VR Headsets
The PNY PICO Enterprise VR Headsets Come in Three Models
Metaverse Treatment Centers
XRHealth Partnered with HTC for Virtual Healthcare Offices
Spatial OS AR Headsets
The Apple Vision Pro Headset Runs the visionOS Operating System
Spatial Computing Shopping Apps
'Alo Yoga' Debuted a New App for the Apple Vision Pro
Immersive AI Wellness Avatar Experiences
Tomo is an AI Spiritual and Mental Guidance Experience
VR Electric Mobility Wheelchairs
Honda Presents the Extended Reality UNI-ONE Wheelchair
AR Piano Previews
Roland AR Helps Shoppers Find the Right Piano with Augmented Reality
Virtual Tanner Try-Ons
Bondi Sands' Virtual Try-On Experience Finds Perfect Self-Tan Shades
Immersive Hybrid Billboards
Meta's Halloween Thrillboards Tease Immersive Meta Quest 3 Experiences
Inclusive Social VR Programs
Meta Invested in a Social VR Research Team Alongside Universities
Virtual Craft Beer Tastings
NCBC & Spyglass Created an Exclusive Beer Tasting Experience with VR
Healthy Lifestyle VR Headsets
The Conceptual 'Portalverse' VR Headset Makes Fitness More Fun
Virtual Try-On Mirrors
Hugo Boss Launches New VR Try-On Tool, the 'PictoFit Mirror'
Interactive Activewear Metaverses
Alo Yoga Launches a Virtual Reality Shopping Experience
Metaverse-Enabled Cruise Ships
Celebrity Cruises Launches the First Digital Cruise Ship Experience
Immersive VR Musical Experiences
BLACKPINK is Hosting a VR Concert in Meta's Horizon Worlds App
Spatial Content Creation Systems
Sony Corporation Boasts an Xr Head-mounted Display & Controllers
Immersive Holographic Zoos
Hologram Zoo Lets Visitors Interact with Animals Like Never Before
AI-Powered Employee Training Services
VirtualSpeech Blends Generative AI with VR for Training
Wooden Retro-Style VR Headsets
The Stereoscopic Display System is Powered by a Raspberry Pi
Employee VR Training Practices
Talespin Works to Incorporate VR into Workplace Training
Hyper-Personalized Wellness Apps
28 Seeks to Empower Women on Their Wellness Journey
Enterprise-Focused VR Headsets
Pico Launched the 'Pico 4 Enterprise' with Precise Eye Tracking
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Immersive EdTech Platforms
Discovery Education's Sandbox AR Platform Surpassed 1 Million Downloads
2D-to-3D Jewelry Try-Ons
Perfect Corp.'s Newest Virtual Try-On Technology Empowers Jewelry Brands
Enterprise-Ready VR Headsets
The Lenovo ThinkReality VRX Supports Business Applications
Mobile 3D Scanning Apps
Epic Games and Capturing Reality Debut the RealityScan iOS App
Mixed-Reality Bedtime Apps
Pillow is a Mixed-Reality App for Quest That Supports Relaxation in Bed
Virtual Appliance Showrooms
Samsung's Shoppable Instagram Profiles Replace Department Stores
Metaverse Dating Platforms
RDC 2023 Shared a Vision for the Future of Dating and Roblox
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
AR Furniture Testing Features
Pinterest Lets Users View Virtual Furniture in their Homes
Self-Tracking VR Headset Accessories
The HTC VIVE Ultimate Tracker Enables 3D Spatial Tracking
Intuitive Virtual Health Advisors
Blue Healthcare's BlueDoctor AI Revolutionizes Virtual Visits
Virtual Eyewear Retailer Experiences
Walmart Optical Virtual Try-On is Available Online
VR-Based Pain Solutions
Smileyscope Uses VR to Improve Pediatric Needle Experiences
Spa-Like AR Filters
Garnier's Vitaverse Immerses Beauty Lovers in a Serene Spa Setting
Audio People Discovery Apps
The 'November' App Offers Users Five Audio Interviews Each Day
VR-Powered ADHD Games
This VR Eye-Tracking Game Could Help with ADHD Diagnoses
Accessible Tourism Applications
Vacayit Incorporates Audio Experiences into Its Platform
European Metaverse Initiatives
The European Commission Launched a Dedicated VR/AR Department
3D VR Video Calls
Canon's Kokomo Platform Allows Uses to Chat Face-to-Face in the Metaverse
Precision Visuals VR Headsets
The DPVR E4 PC VR Gaming Headset Features Fresnel Lenses
Smart Home Rehabilitation Solutions
'VOCIC' Announced its Suite of Smart Home Products for 2024
VR Track Racing Games
Micro Machines: Mini Challenge Mayhem Pushes Virtual Cars to the Limits
Machine Vision Health Testing
Everly Health Launches Its First iOS App with Spotwell™ Technology
AI-Backed Health Services
Orion Health Launches the New AI-Powered Patient Navigation Services
Celeb-Starring VR Horror Films
Meta Launches Vanessa Hudgens-Starring 'Haunted House' Expereince
Free-Roam VR Games
Games Workshop's Warhammer 40K is Getting a VR Experience from Zero Latency
AR Apartment Platforms
3D Apartment Lets Home Hunters Virtually View Their Furniture in a New Home
Empathy-Building Anxiety Simulators
This Tool Let's You Practice Talking to Someone with Anxiety
AI-Powered Pain Visualization Experiences
Panadol Hosted the Art of Release Experience
Elevated Virtual Photography Apps
Halide Presents a New Neural Telephoto Feature on its App
Problem-Based Website Ideas
Painkiller Ideas Offers a Database of Real Consumer Problems
PTSD-Aiding Wearable Technology
Bio Ware is a New Gadget that Helps with Treating PTSD
Escapist Virtual Homes
Ronald Mcdonald House on Roblox Connects Connect Sick Kids with Friends
Visual Payment Apps
Vizme Turns the Experience of Sending or Spending Money Into Stories
Nausea-Abating VR Platforms
The 'C-Infinity' Platform is Designed to Evade VR Motion Sickness
Chronic Psychosis-Aiding Apps
The SloMo App is Designed to Help Patients Slow Down Thoughts
Tech-Enhanced Travel Planning
Travvit is a Travel Discovery Platform to Inspire Better Vacations
VR-Based Sensory Exhibits
xydrobe and Dr. Barbara Sturm Launch a New Virtual Reality Experience
VR-Based Chronic Pain Treatments
Veterans Affairs Facilities Write Prescriptions of RelieVRx
Convenient remote healthcare
DrOnCall Offers Quality, Remote Patient Experiences
COVID-Monitoring Health Apps
Visible Launches an Activity-Tracking Platform to Track Long COVID-19
Sports Event Virtual-Reality Apps
Meta Quest Launches Xtaduym with the Help of VBVR Tech
Immersive Movie Experiences
Canon Shared a Unique Experience of Knock at the Cabin CES 2023
Enhanced VR Ecosystems
Valve Launches a New Update to its SteamVR 2.0 Platform
Digital Healthcare Expansions
Australian Telehealth Company Coviu Launches in the United States
AR-Powered Brand Experiences
Marcolin Debuts an AR Experience for Employees and Customers
X-Ray Vision Headsets
MIT Scientists are Working on a New X-AR Headset to See Through Objects
Note-Taking Therapy Apps
Therapeze is a Note-Taking App for Therapy Clients
Comforting Mental Health Apps
Lunai Allows Users to Share Their Thoughts in Private
Immersive Language Games
Noun Town Puts a Gamified Spin on Learning a New Language
AR-Powered Shopping Apps
Walmart Releases a New Augmented Reality Feature for its iOS Application
Virtual Health Care Consultants
Virtual Health Buddy Offers Personalized Virtual Care
Pet Health Support Apps
The 'Buddydoc' App Helps Owners Quickly Diagnose Symptoms
Sports-Focused VR Headsets
The 'JioDive' Headset Allows Users to Experience Cricket Games in VR
VR Developer Acquisitions
Ndreams Acquired Near Light, a Collaborator in the VR Space
AR-Based Video Games
Graffity, Qualcomm, and Nreal Launch Two New Augmented Reality Games
Game-Based VR Subscriptions
Meta Announces the Quest+ VR Subscription for Never-Ending Games
3D-Rendering VR Apps
Prospect from IrisVR Streamlines Architectural Projects with Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality Insurance Consults
ERGO Debuts a VR App for Travel Insurance Consultations
VR Home Design Platforms
Envisioneer Uses VR to Explore and Optimize your Home's Layout
Virtual Reality Racing Games
Sony Confirmed that Gran Turismo 7 Will be on PSVR2 from Day One
Heart-Rate Monitoring VR Headsets
Meta Quest is Now Able to Sync their Workouts on Phones
App-Facilitated VR Integrations
WhatsApp's New Update Includes VR Integration with Meta Headsets
Virtual Esports Tournaments
Virtex Will Host an Entirely Virtual Esports Competition for Echo VR
Avatar-Centric Gaming Activities
Interactive New Meta Quests are Added to the Horizon Worlds
Sci-Fi TV-Inspired VR Games
Netflix and Tender Claws Launch Stranger Things VR Game Set
Ghost-Hunting VR Games
Ghostbusters VR is Confirmed to Release in 2023 Alongside Sony's VR Headset