The vestibular system is a network of organs in the inner ears that detects the motions and position of the head. The brain uses this information, along with …
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Miniature VR headsets unlock insights into spatial memory and brain disorders
In recent years, mice have entered a new arena – virtual reality – and now Cornell University researchers have built mini VR headsets to more fully immerse …
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Innovate Essex health projects get cash boost
Virtual reality therapy for people suffering from mental health disorders, using AI to manage demand on NHS services, and technology that listens to a child’s …
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AppliedVR’s flagship VR device for chronic lower back pain now in network for Highmark members
Pittsburgh-based Highmark has signed on as AppliedVR's first commercial payer partner, making its flagship VR device for chronic lower back pain a covered …
Neuroscientists decode the brain’s response to unexpected sensory inputs
Researchers have discovered how two brain areas, neocortex and thalamus, work together to detect discrepancies between what animals expect from their …
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