Due to the global Corona Virus outbreak, working and learning approaches have drastically changed, with everyone looking for the most practical, accessible ways to communicate and collaborate without leaving the comfort of their own home. Many people are using popular applications such as Zoom and House Party to stay social. Although these apps are very useful, there’s only so much interaction they can offer. Immersive technology such as Virtual Reality moves us beyond the boundaries of social distancing, as it closes the gap of distance between people to a larger extent. Despite the vital yet ..read more

It’s been over three years since the first VR headsets were launched to consumers to much interest, but sometimes the experience didn’t quite match the promise. At Mbryonic we’ve been developing innovative VR and AR applications since 2014 and seen steady progress in this technology. Here is a quick guide on what’s changed and what’s coming over the horizon. Improved Visuals Early headsets used screens from mobile phones never designed to be viewed so close up – this caused pixelated images and the ‘screen-door’ effect which reduced immersion. We since have seen steady improvement in quality a ..read more

In this article we share some of our hard earned experience in deploying Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) in real world situations, such as trade-shows and events.  Tracking Much of the magic of VR is the ability to naturally move around virtual environments. Additionally, in AR it is to see a virtual object tethered to the real world. This is thanks to positional tracking. Without positional tracking the experience feels odd- in VR we may feel locked into a body we can’t control and in AR, objects can feel floaty and detached from the real world. To achieve this, much like ..read more

Industrialisation 4.0 is upon us, and virtual reality (VR) is one of the key technologies shaping the future of the manufacturing industry. VR has truly become a necessary enterprise, with the space expected to grow from £641 million in 2018 to £4.4 billion in 2023. While many associate VR with entertainment media like video games, the technology has upended almost all global industries. Aside from VR applications in marketing, education and healthcare, VR is also now disrupting industrial design and engineering. With the advent of emerging technologies, manufacturing and rendering indust ..read more

Music is a universal language, enjoyed by all. However, when paired with Virtual Reality, it becomes an even greater sensory form of entertainment. It offers the opportunity to enhance the listening experience through immersive visuals, haptics and interactivity. So it’s no surprise that there’s so much interest in this combination of technology and art. We’ve previously wrote about the ‘10 Best VR Music Experiences’ out there, and thought it was time for an update to see what’s new and exciting in this space. So here’s some of the latest VR experiences that put music at the forefront, includi ..read more

In the 21st century workplace environment, virtual reality (VR) is becoming one of the most valuable training options for employers across diverse sectors. That’s because immersive VR experiences offer a cost-effective way to provide employees with the closest thing to real-life training. What’s more is that it exists without the associated risks and expense of simulated or actual environments. VR is the perfect tool for recreating workplace scenarios that are otherwise too dangerous, too difficult or too expensive to train for. Users can immerse themselves in highly realistic environments and ..read more