VR FOR GOOD

"Do this thought experiment, think about all the things in your life that don't actually need to be physical that could be replaced by a hologram in a world where you wear smart glasses," says Mark Zuckenberg, Facebook boss. Virtual reality is developing “faster than expected”; a firm believer in this technology, Facebook has invested billions in VR to build a super-innovative future in 5-10 years. Meta-universe, replacing the physical with the digital, purchase of virtual goods, virtual tours, etc… the field of possibilities is just enormous “Televisions will no longer need to exist physically, it can just be an application” which via these glasses “projects on a wall” images “that can be shared with your friends”, explains Mark Zuckenberg. With such technological advances, virtual or augmented reality is not “just a way to create a new, unprecedented experience but involves an economic, social and societal wave; it's called Tech for Good For example, VR technology has the potential to improve and help the lives of people with disabilities in terms of education, employability, integration into society or business... For people with physical disabilities, virtual reality (VR) offers the possibility of having extraordinary experiences, such as climbing a mountain, riding a skateboard or swimming in the sea, perhaps for the first time; have your own virtual office at home, attend physical meetings via your avatar remotely; Training, living collective experiences in real time via VR platforms such as 5Discovery's inclusive VR Rooms where you select your body, your virtual learning environments, your interactions... offer emotional and enriching experiences. Innovation combined with people offers tremendous opportunities for change Inventions developed yesterday have changed the world we live in today. There is no doubt that well-thought-out VR will open up new dimensions of learning and experiences that have hitherto been difficult to access… for a more inclusive society.