# 3-D Virtual Reality The Third Eye By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-06-01 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-third-eye-by-takahito-etani References: [lunaticadesnuda.blogspot](http://lunaticadesnuda.blogspot.com/2008/05/third-eye-enables-user-to-experience.html) & [takehitoetani](http://www.takehitoetani.com/3rdeye.html) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retinalevel-vr-headset) with a 2-inch LCD monitor and a [surveillance camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyetracking-solution). "The visual experience of 'The Third Eye' is similar to that of a [3D video game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abxylute-3d-one) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D Designer Headset Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-eye-ar-glasses.md) - [Protective Mixed Reality Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thirdeye-gen-mr-x2.md) - [AR-Powered Eye Training Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyes-amblyopia-trainer.md) - [Spatial Video Communication Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wehead.md) - [Panoramic Holographic Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holo-panorama-x.md) - [Immersive VR Spheres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eleven.md) - [Hybrid Experience VR Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xr-glasses-concept.md) - [Attachable Eyewear Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spatial-video-camera.md) - [Automated Vision Therapy Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-eye-care-device.md)