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Multi-Sensory Therapy

Consumers turn to virtual technology as a therapeutic method

Implications - Modern therapy services are applying virtual reality tactics to treatment in an attempt to add interactivity and technological allure. By combining therapeutic solutions with online gaming and multi-sensory visuals, brands are not only making the therapeutic process more engaging, they're also redefining how mental health is approached.
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Reality Therapy - Mental health professionals are using VR technology as a therapeutic method in treatment to redefine how mental health is approached.
2. Virtual Health Assistant - High-tech virtual health assistant device customized to an individual's genetics is being developed to make health monitoring easy and personalized.
3. Enhanced Guided Meditation - VR technology is being put to use to create an immersive and relaxing environment that encourages busy people to ease into meditation.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare IT - The virtual reality technology for mental health and virtual health assistant device are disruptive innovations in the healthcare IT industry.
2. Sports Performance - High tech virtual coaching systems to help athletes improve their performance, movement tracking and injury recovery ways is disrupting the techniques used in sports performance industry.
3. Digital Entertainment - Innovations in VR technology for theme park simulators and enhanced guided meditation are disrupting traditional forms of entertainment and providing consumers with immersive experiences.
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Featured Examples

Theme Park Simulators
Theme Park Simulators
Samsung's eMotion Project Prescribes Virtual Reality as Medical Treatment
When Samsung Italia made a visit to the Santa Maria Goretti Hospital, it treated patients to virtual outings as part of the eMotion project. The virtual reality experience uses the Samsung Gear VR... MORE
Virtual Meditation Experiences
Virtual Meditation Experiences
These Guided Meditations are Enhanced with Virtual Reality Tech
There’s certainly no shortage of guided meditations online, especially as many consumers now see spiritual practices as an extension of their health routines. These guided meditations often... MORE
VR Relaxation Pods
VR Relaxation Pods
This Company is Using VR Technology for Mediation Purposes
While there are a number of revolutionary VR applications in the works, one company is taking a unique approach by using the technology for mediation purposes. In short, traditional mindfulness may... MORE
play_circle_filled Virtual Health Assistants
Virtual Health Assistants
The 'Shae' Device Helps You Work Towards Your Personal Health Goals
The ‘Shae’ is an exceptionally high-tech and thoughtfully designed virtual health assistant system, developed by Personal Health 360, that is designed to make it easier than ever for you... MORE
Galactic Virtual Therapy
Galactic Virtual Therapy
NASA is Developing Multisensory Experiences to Keep Astronauts Sane
In a highly innovative announcement in late 2014, NASA announced the organization is attempting to develop virtual reality-fueled multisensory experiences in order to keep astronauts on long-term... MORE
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Virtual Coaching Systems
The Intelligent Coaching Space Boosts Performance and Injury Recovery
The Intelligent Coaching Space or ICSPACE is a high-tech virtual coaching system, developed by a group of researchers at Bielefeld University in Germany, that uses futuristic technology to help... MORE

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