As soon as I heard the project outline, I started writing ideas down. The first few ideas that I come up with were more or less research outlines. I wanted to look up superhero mask and masks/glasses that include a type of technology, like Google glass or virtual reality headsets. The problem with things like virtual reality headsets is that they are expensive. Even ones that use a smart phone are still $100 on average. So my initial idea is to create a VR headset that is printable at home. It would save a lot of money and make the VR headset easier to access in many applications.
I then started to think of what the implications could be for having a cheap/easy 3D printable VR headset. My initial thoughts went to people who aren't able to do things like play video games. Whether from disabilities or other unforeseen circumstances. Using a VR headset eliminates the need for use of the hand in these circumstances. My second thought was for people who do have use of their hands but aren't able to leave their home, the hospital or are bed ridden. While seeing images on TV screens and computers is still amazing, putting on the VR headset makes you really feel like you are there. We can use this technology to help these people feel like they can escape the confines of wherever they are trapped. It could be used as a type of therapy.
I then started to think of what the implications could be for having a cheap/easy 3D printable VR headset. My initial thoughts went to people who aren't able to do things like play video games. Whether from disabilities or other unforeseen circumstances. Using a VR headset eliminates the need for use of the hand in these circumstances. My second thought was for people who do have use of their hands but aren't able to leave their home, the hospital or are bed ridden. While seeing images on TV screens and computers is still amazing, putting on the VR headset makes you really feel like you are there. We can use this technology to help these people feel like they can escape the confines of wherever they are trapped. It could be used as a type of therapy.
When doing research on the VR headset, I found that there are some cheap versions out there already. Google has a cool one made out of cardboard. https://www.google.com/get/cardboard/
But I cant see this being very comfortable. And the quality of it would definitely hinder the experience.
My goal for this project is to design a VR headset that is fully 3D printable, or as close as possible. It will be comfortable to wear to make the experience as good as possible. I will also be doing research into what is available as far as applications you can download on your phone to enhance the experience as well.
My goal for this project is to design a VR headset that is fully 3D printable, or as close as possible. It will be comfortable to wear to make the experience as good as possible. I will also be doing research into what is available as far as applications you can download on your phone to enhance the experience as well.
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