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The Reality of Virtual Reality | Kyrin Pollock Matthew Gill | TEDxBinghamtonUniversity

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Channel: TEDx Talks · 2016 · Nonprofits & Activism

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How would you like to explore the mysterious depths of the sea, experience a significant date in history or race a Formula-1 car on any track in the world? The power of virtual reality has become so advanced that it has the capability to visually trick our minds into belief. However, we lack the peripheral systems to allow our whole body experience a simulation. There are endless incredible ways virtual reality can enhance our life, education and how we experience our news. With new technology and innovation, these opportunities are closer than you may expect and Pollock and Gill are going to tell you how. 

Sophomore Kyrin Pollock, majoring in biomedical engineering, is a member of Enhance VR, a virtual reality-based start-up company established in spring 2015. Since its founding, the company has designed peripheral devices for users to experience motion, complementing their interaction in a virtual world. She is a Zurack Scholar in the School of Management and also dedicates time outside of classes to business and finance. Pollock has served as president of the Freshman Class of 2018, and helped organize fundraisers and promote unity among the class. She is currently employed as a tennis instructor and is an active tennis player.

Matthew Gill is a sophomore majoring in electrical engineering, a member Binghamton's track and cross country teams, and co-founder of Enhance VR. His engineering interests and creativity have guided him to designing peripherals and systems to use with today's modern Virtual Reality technology through Enhance VR. He also works in Watson Advising, aiding both students and staff in the Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science. 

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

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