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Fowl Virtual Reality Headsets

This Virtual Headset Tricks a Chicken into Thinking It Can Roam Free

— May 22, 2014 — Tech
Although virtual reality headsets and Oculus Rift are becoming more popular, most people haven't even had the chance to test this kind of technology out yet. While you've been busy in the real world, researchers have already been thinking about applications for this technology, such as the 'Cockulus Rift,' a headset to trick chickens cooped up in small spaces think that they're actually roaming free.

This concept was developed by Austin Stewart, an assistant professor in design at Iowa State University and as unbelievably cruel as this sounds, that was the intent of the 'Second Livestock' project. Stewart describes that he tried to "present the project with an earnestness that makes the audience question whether or not it’s real" and aims to raise a discussion on the subject of technology and animal welfare in the future.
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Reality Headsets for Animals - Developing virtual reality headsets to create simulated environments for animals, such as chickens, could provide a humane solution to improve their well-being.
2. Ethical Technology for Animal Welfare - Exploring the ethical implications of using technology, like the 'Cockulus Rift' headset, to enhance the living conditions of animals in captivity.
3. Interactive Animal Virtual Environments - Creating interactive virtual environments for animals held in confined spaces could help alleviate their boredom and improve their mental stimulation.
Industry Implications
1. Animal Agriculture - The animal agriculture industry can explore the use of innovative technologies, like virtual reality headsets, to enhance animal welfare practices in livestock production.
2. Zoos and Wildlife Parks - Zoos and wildlife parks could consider adopting virtual reality technology as a way to improve the well-being and enrichment of animals living in captivity.
3. Animal Behavior Research - Researchers can utilize virtual reality headsets and simulated environments to study animal behavior and assess the effects of different living conditions on their mental health.
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