Between the senses and technology – what is immersion in VR?

Dear Innovators,

Welcome to the latest edition of the “Innovators” newsletter—your guide to the world of VR, AR, and Metaverse technologies for business. It provides a summary of the live programs I host, where I share proven methods for executing innovative projects with visionaries from leading corporations.

My name is Andrzej Horoch. I am the co-owner of ConnectedRealities.eu and the author of the book “Kierunek Metaverse”. My passion and profession involve creating and implementing breakthrough VR, AR, and Metaverse technologies in large companies.

You can watch the episode “Between the Senses and Technology—What is Immersion in VR?” as a video on our YouTube and LinkedIn profiles. You’ll find a summary in the rest of this newsletter.

“Between the senses and technology—what is immersion in VR?”

In the latest episode of our podcast “Innovators,” I discuss how VR technology can engage our senses in ways previously reserved only for the physical world around us. However, that has changed. The digital world now opens up to us in a new, extraordinary way.

Key topics covered in the podcast:

What is immersion?

I define immersion as the process in which VR technology engages multiple senses simultaneously, allowing for deep immersion in the digital world. Immersion is not limited to sight but also includes hearing, movement, and even, in certain applications, touch and smell. This makes users feel like they are part of the virtual reality, enhancing realism and emotional engagement in interactions with the digital world. With the dynamic development of this technology, VR users can move around virtual spaces and “grab digital objects” just as they would in the real world.

💎 Top 5 insights from the podcast:

1. Immersion in VR is not just about visualization but a comprehensive sensory experience.
2. The development of haptics, or touch technology, will significantly impact the realism of VR experiences.
3. VR technology has the potential to revolutionize how we work (and where we work) through virtual meetings.
4. Can you meet in VR? Yes! VR enables remote meetings and collaboration, bringing people together in the same virtual space.
5. There are still technological and economic challenges ahead to fully integrate VR into daily life.

I imagine a world where sensory experiences in the digital and physical worlds are indistinguishable. VR/AR technology can bring us closer to that point, transforming how we learn, work, and communicate. This is an exciting prospect that can improve our lives. You can contribute to this transformation by implementing a project using virtual technology in your companies. 👋 Let’s create an innovative project together!

Thank you for your time, and see you in the next episode of Innovators, where we’ll talk about the role of avatars in a company’s digital readiness!

What else is worth knowing?

• You can purchase my book “Kierunek Metaverse”, available in stores like Empik. You can choose from a printed version, audiobook, or e-book. I greatly enjoy the reviews I receive from you.
• Here you can sign up for tests of our VR solutions tailored to the specific needs of the companies you work for. We can send you VR glasses or meet in person for an inspirational session. I highly recommend it!
• On September 7th, I will be a speaker at TEDxLublin, held at the Old Theater in Lublin. Wish me luck, and if you’re in the area, you’re welcome to join. More information is available on Facebook.
• You can also invite me to conduct an inspiring workshop on VR/AR/Metaverse technologies, innovation implementation, and employee engagement in change. Write to me on LinkedIn.
• Let’s get to know each other better. Listen to my dynamic interview on RMF FM, where I talk about the secrets of effective innovation work, explain what the Metaverse is, and how new technologies work.