What 10 Years in XR Taught Us | Squeezing the Juice with Virtual Umbrella

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Squeezing the Juice

JUICE Immersive

10 episodes

2 weeks ago

Conversations with the XR industry's greatest trailblazers, evangelists, adopters, and disruptors to shine a light on the most powerful applications of this technology. CONNECT WITH JUICE IMMERSIVE 💻 Website - https://juiceimmersive.com 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/juice-immersive 🎥 YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@juiceimmersive3592 🐦 X - https://twitter.com/juiceimmersive 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/juiceimmersive CREDITS Host: Owen Cotterell Producer: Jon Bradley Music: Dom Champion

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What 10 Years in XR Taught Us | Squeezing the Juice with Virtual Umbrella

Squeezing the Juice

57 minutes 57 seconds

6 months ago

What 10 Years in XR Taught Us | Squeezing the Juice with Virtual Umbrella

In this episode of Squeezing the Juice, Owen speaks with Samantha Kingston and Albert Millis from Virtual Umbrella to reflect on a decade in the XR industry. From lugging 20kg flight cases to facilitating enterprise-scale VR deployments, they unpack how far the sector has come and what still needs fixing. Expect honest insights on emotional storytelling, onboarding that actually works, and why VR has to earn its place now that the novelty has worn off.Takeaways

VR headsets are now considered mainstream consumer goods.
The industry has evolved from evangelizing VR to implementing it strategically.
Safe onboarding is crucial for a positive VR experience.
Emotional impact is a significant aspect of VR experiences.
Personal stories can enhance the understanding of VR's power.
Organizations should explore VR to find the right fit for their needs.
Flexibility and adaptability are key in VR deployment.
Understanding the technology is essential for successful implementation.
VR can be a powerful tool for empathy and understanding.
Celebrating milestones in the industry is important for motivation.

CONNECT WITH VIRTUAL UMBRELLAhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/albertmillis/https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-kingston-a4811686/https://www.linkedin.com/company/virtualumbrella/https://www.virtualumbrella.co.uk/CONNECT WITH JUICE IMMERSIVE💻 Website - https://juiceimmersive.com👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/juice-immersive🎥 YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@juiceimmersive3592🐦 X - https://twitter.com/juiceimmersive📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/juiceimmersiveCREDITSHost: Owen Cotterell - https://www.linkedin.com/in/owencotterellProducer: Jon Bradley - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonpaulbradleyMusic: Dom Champion - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-champion-865750b9CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction00:23 The Mainstreaming of VR03:38 Celebrating a Decade of Virtual Umbrella06:26 Evolution of VR Challenges09:19 Onboarding and User Experience in VR18:22 The Emotive Power of VR25:27 Personal Stories and Empathy in VR30:21 Exploring Grief Through Virtual Reality33:52 Creating Safe Spaces for Emotional Expression34:37 The Cathartic Journey of Sharing Personal Stories37:31 Overcoming Barriers to VR Adoption50:23 Practical Tips for Embracing VR Technology53:18 Future Visions for VR and Social Impact