Virtual Reality Neuron Tracer is an application that allows users to explore datasets mapping the neurons in a cell, and trace certain parts of it to focus on. While there isn’t much content provided by the application initially, with only a couple sample datasets available to test out, there is support for users to upload their own datasets, making this far more useful for researchers or users who want to explore specific sets of data.
Nefertari Journey to Eternity is a virtual insight in Egypt’s Valley of the Queens where Queen Nefertari’s tomb lies. Each hieroglyphic writing includes a short description of its history, culture, and mythology. With high graphics and easy movability, Nefertari allows students/instructors to fully experience being in the Valley of Queens and it’s architecture.
Undersea Park is a breathtaking underwater VR animal and sea life park. See many different species of fish, dolphins, sharks, and even plants. There is both a guided viewing experience for beginner users prone to motion sickness, as well as the ability to swim around with the many different sea animals in different underwater environments.
The Messy Truth is a VR application based on a true experience of an incident between a police officer and a black family. You will experience a moment by moment mental journey of a black American family during a typical engagement with law enforcement.
Beyond Tokyo is an interactive VR experience that has both classical and modern history of Japan. See what life looks like for a person living in Tokyo in first person, crossing the busiest street in the world, and become immersed in the amazing country that is Japan. There are amazing visuals that create a connection to the experiences that a textbook or normal photos simply cannot replicate.
Excavator Harbor Job is a VR application that attempts to place the user in control of an excavation machine in various scenarios, mostly centered around an area near a harbor, as the name implies. The user uses their controllers to grab various menu options, which control different aspects of the excavator such as moving the machine forward and backward, and controlling the direction of the arm of the excavator. There appear to be various “jobs” that the user can embark on, each in different areas and with different goals.
The VR Museum of Fine Arts is a virtual museum in room-scale with famous sculptures and paintings. Each art piece includes a small description of their history. With realistic graphics, the app gives instructors/students the opportunity to study and learn about the history of art around the world or use as a reference piece without the need to be in person.
Google Earth VR is an application that allows you to virtually transport yourself to various locations in the world by using, as the name implies, Google Earth. Users are placed in a first person POV at whichever location they select, and can move around by aiming at spots on the ground with their controller and clicking. There is a full 360 degree view, as well as other features such as changing the time of day by aiming at the sky and dragging it with the controller. The application also has a menu containing many curated scenic locations, as well as the ability to save the user’s current location in order to revisit it later.