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Ready Player One | Origins Research | Envisioning
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Ready Player One

Ready Player One

Movie
2018
Creator: Steven Spielberg
Country: USA

Explores immersive VR and the blending of digital and physical realities.

Connected Technologies

Applications
Applications
Cross-Reality Game Worlds

The OASIS is a persistent virtual universe where people live, work, and play, blending with the real world.

TRL
7/9
Applications
Applications
Haptic Feedback Suits for VR/AR

Users wear haptic suits to feel physical sensations from the virtual world, enhancing immersion.

TRL
6/9
Hardware
Hardware
Omnidirectional Locomotion Platforms

Rigs allow users to walk and run naturally in place while navigating the virtual environment.

TRL
6/9

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