Lifeboat Foundation

I believe that AI holds a lot of promise and many great things; however, we have to correct some very critical issues 1st before compound a huge issue that we have today. And, that is Cyber Security and re-establish trust with our consumers and customers. Without these 2 being fully addressed; you will compound these two challenges with AI plus run the risk of having an IoT that most people will not wish to use due to hackers, bad data, etc. Not to mention lawsuits for Wi-Fi connected robotics that were hacked and injured or worse some innocent person.

I believe need to ensure priorities are in order before we make things worse.

Unexpected convergent consequences…this is what happens when eight different exponential technologies all explode onto the scene at once.

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MindMaze technology explores the potential of brain machine interfacing with virtual reality, and it just got a huge financial boost.

Switzerland-based VR company, MindMaze received a major investment from Hinduja Group, who has valued the company at over $1 billion. This is a ten-fold increase since its previous valuation in 2012 where it was pegged at $10 million.

In a recent report published by the Economic Times, the investment is only “less than a third” of the company and makes MindMaze one of two “unicorns” in the AR and VR industry. MindMaze now joins Magic Leap in this category, which was values at over $4 billion.

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In a remote part of Utah, a small team of engineers, designers, and enthusiasts are creating fun and innovative experiences that rival anything you’d see at Disney World or Universal Studios.

The Void is a new age playground that seamlessly blends virtual reality experiences with physical environments, using effects like wind and water to make those virtual worlds feel even more convincing — anything from jungles to caves to fantastic environments you couldn’t dream of.

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When I was a kid I remember being a member of Ms. Frizzle’s classroom. We went on adventures under the ocean, into the rainforest, out to the stars, and even to the center of the Earth and it was amazing.

Of course I am talking about my time on the Magic School Bus.

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Honeywell chosen to develop military’s VR technology.

A virtual reality display panel that could replace windows in military ground vehicles is being developed by Honeywell Aerospace for DARPA.

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Experience your potential vacation options from your office or home prior to booking.

VR has obvious value when it comes to entertainment. But its best use may lie in tourism.

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This virtual reality app and headset lets you hang out with your friend in cool environments.

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This is an excellent use of both VR and Robotics together to evolve and improve technology for NASA & space travel.

NASA and Sony are working on a virtual reality system that will replicate real life challenges when controlling a robonaut.

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This type of VR is what I have been waiting for; your future TV shows will be through VR.

Hollywood is excited about the potential for virtual reality. But few are as enthusiastic as reality television producers, says the founder of a VR company.

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