Google Cardboard is a new device from the massive company that is extremely economical and surprisingly simplistic coming from such a complex brand. The design is made from cardboard, and is a headset that attaches to one's smartphone.
Although people can buy the device for a low cost, they can also simply make this themselves. After eating a pizza on a Friday or Saturday, one can take the cardboard, download the files from the site and try their hand at putting together this DIY virtual reality headset. However, I would not recommend putting the device on while walking around outside. For one, you could run into numerous objects, and two, it does look a bit out of place. Photo Credits: designboom, developers.google
Simplistic Virtual Reality Headsets
The Google Cardboard is for Everyone with Smartphones
Trend Themes
1. Simplistic Virtual Reality - The trend of creating affordable and user-friendly virtual reality experiences using simple materials like cardboard opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the VR industry.
2. DIY Virtual Reality - The trend of providing instructions and resources for users to create their own virtual reality headsets at a low cost enables innovative DIY and maker communities to explore new possibilities in VR technology.
3. Mobile VR - The trend of leveraging smartphones as the primary platform for virtual reality experiences creates opportunities for disruptive innovation at the intersection of mobile technology and VR.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can explore new opportunities in creating affordable and accessible virtual reality headsets for a wider consumer base.
2. Education - The education industry can harness the potential of DIY virtual reality headsets to develop immersive and interactive learning experiences for students of all ages.
3. Gaming - The gaming industry can innovate by integrating mobile virtual reality experiences and creating unique gameplay mechanics that fully utilize the capabilities of DIY headsets.