The Dallas Cowboys have signed a two year deal with StriVR Labs, a virtual reality company, in order to train quarterbacks using VR technology.
Former Stanford kicker Derek Belch developed the program during a master's degree, and it ended up being used at the school, as well as at five other institutions including Arkansas and Auburn.
The VR headset allows players to see video of a training football play with sound from the quarterback's perspective. One major benefit is that it allows quarterbacks to train without needing the full team there.
The technology is not interactive yet, but is instead used to teach the quarterback quick decision-making.
Sport isn't the only entertainment industry to be getting virtual reality. Oculus VR has recently said that it does not intend to stop the adult entertainment industry using its technology.
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Former Stanford kicker Derek Belch developed the program during a master's degree, and it ended up being used at the school, as well as at five other institutions including Arkansas and Auburn.
The VR headset allows players to see video of a training football play with sound from the quarterback's perspective. One major benefit is that it allows quarterbacks to train without needing the full team there.
The technology is not interactive yet, but is instead used to teach the quarterback quick decision-making.
Sport isn't the only entertainment industry to be getting virtual reality. Oculus VR has recently said that it does not intend to stop the adult entertainment industry using its technology.
Continue reading…
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