Exploratorium_8.1.1

Using Drones on Strings to Create Immersive Virtual Reality Experiences

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Researchers have developed a new technique for creating immersive virtual reality experiences using drones on strings. By attaching small drones to strings and manipulating their movements, users wearing VR headsets can be guided through a virtual world in a way that feels more natural and responsive than current methods. This technique could have applications in a variety of fields, including entertainment, education, and training, as well as potentially enabling new forms of interactive art and storytelling.

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Matthew Sparks

Bibliography

Lu, D. (2021, April 13). Drones on strings could puppeteer people in virtual reality. New Scientist. https://www.newscientist.com/article/2337889-drones-on-strings-could-puppeteer-people-in-virtual-reality/