# Virtual Cannabis Engagement Technologies Weed VR Connect Users with Growers and Distributors By Grace Mahas | Published 2019-10-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weed-vr References: [weedvr.co](https://www.weedvr.co/) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ3hftsL5tpBYe94eAjPKuA/about) The cannabis industry continues to grow thanks to the recent legalization of the drug and Weed WR set itself apart from other retailers with its [interactive virtual platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chop-reality). The platform connects customers with growers, distributors, and retail partners and is "a multi-faceted product capable of being packaged for recreational, promotional, educational, and [medical use cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-revolution)." Weed VR is aiming to create a virtual library of [cannabis strains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moods-cannabis) by taking 3D photogrammetry scans of both the plant and the bud. This virtual database could revolutionize how consumers engage with cannabis -- specifically in the recreational and the medical market. Consumers could leverage product knowledge gained through the platform to make informed and educated purchasing decisions that are not always possible at a traditional dispensary. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Virtual Cannabis Engagement Technologies:** The integration of virtual reality technology in the cannabis industry creates new opportunities for interactive and immersive consumer experiences. - **Virtual Library of Cannabis Strains:** Creating a virtual database of cannabis strains using 3D photogrammetry scans revolutionizes product discovery and knowledge. - **Informed and Educated Purchasing Decisions:** The use of virtual platforms in the cannabis industry allows consumers to make informed decisions about cannabis products based on detailed information and product knowledge. ### Who This Affects Most - **Cannabis:** The cannabis industry can utilize virtual reality technology to enhance consumer engagement and provide a more immersive shopping experience. - **Technology:** Virtual reality technology can be applied to various industries, including cannabis, to create innovative and interactive platforms for consumer engagement. - **Retail:** The integration of virtual reality technology in retail can revolutionize the way consumers interact with products and make purchasing decisions, such as in the cannabis industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [4/20 Cannabis Metaverse Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowerverse.md) - [Metaverse Cannabis Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-shop.md) - [AI-Powered Cannabis Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-cannabis-platform.md) - [Cannabis-Focused AI Chatbots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/budtendergpt.md) - [Direct-to-Consumer Cannabis Delivery Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weel-app.md) - [AI-Powered Budtenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-bud-tender.md) - [Metaverse Cannabis Labs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acs-laboratory.md) - [AR-Enabled Product Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wana-brands.md) - [Cannabis Education Chatbots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-education.md)