Future Applications of Virtual Reality (Immersive Computing)
Emerging Applications and Opportunities for Virtual Reality
30-Dec-2016
Global
Technology Research
D77A-01-00-00-00
IT03173-GL-TR_19248
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Virtual reality (VR) is an interactive three-dimensional (3D) environment that is computer generated. Immersion into VR is an individual’s perception of having a physical presence in the non-physical world or the virtual world. Technology advancement in in VR in the recent years has led to significant improvements in quality, reductions in overall cost and has attracted deep investments from private companies, federal bodies and other funding organizations globally.
The objective of this research is to understand development trends, offer a technology roadmap for ecosystem participants, identify the key emerging applications across industries, highlight patent and funding trends and assess the future opportunities in the VR space. In brief, this research service provides the following:
a) A brief snapshot on VR and different types of devices associated with VR hardware
b) Evaluate the technology roadmap and understand key insights
c) Development trends impacting mega trends
d) Key emerging application areas across industries
e) Key market participants across industry-specific applications
f) Market sizing and future opportunities
g) Key patent and funding trends in Virtual Reality
1.1 Research Scope
1.2 Research Methodology
1.3 Key Findings
2.1 Why Do We Need Virtual Reality?
2.2 Virtual Reality – Types of devices
3.1 Virtual Reality Technology Roadmap
3.2 Key Insights from Technology Roadmap
3.3 How Virtual Reality Impacts Mega Trends?
4.1 Virtual Reality for the Automotive Industry
4.2 Emerging Application Areas in the Automotive Industry
4.3 Companies Focusing on VR Applications in Automotive Industry
4.4 Virtual Reality for the Healthcare Industry
4.5 Emerging Application Areas in the Healthcare Industry
4.6 Companies Focusing on VR Applications in Healthcare Industry
4.7 Virtual Reality for the Manufacturing Industry
4.8 Emerging Application Areas in the Manufacturing Industry
4.9 Companies Focusing on VR Applications in the Manufacturing Industry
4.10 Virtual Reality for the Aerospace & Defense Industry
4.11 Emerging Application Areas in the Aerospace & Defense Industry
4.12 Companies Focusing on VR Applications in Aerospace & Defense Industry
5.1 Virtual Reality – Global Software Market Potential
5.2 Virtual Reality Application Patent Trends by Year and Region (2013-2016)
5.3 Potential VR Opportunities in the Future
6.1 Key Patents in Virtual Reality
6.1 Key Patents in Virtual Reality (continued)
7.1 Growth Opportunities – Virtual Reality
7.2 Strategic Imperatives for VR Stakeholders
8.1 VR-based Medical Training – Immersive Touch, US
9.1 Analyst Insights
10.1 Key Contacts
10.1 Key Contacts (continued)
Legal Disclaimer
11.1 The Frost & Sullivan Story
11.2 Value Proposition: Future of Your Company & Career
11.3 Global Perspective
11.4 Industry Convergence
11.5 360º Research Perspective
11.6 Implementation Excellence
11.7 Our Blue Ocean Strategy
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| Deliverable Type | Technology Research |
|---|---|
| No Index | No |
| Podcast | No |
| Author | Harvin Singh |
| Industries | Information Technology |
| WIP Number | D77A-01-00-00-00 |
| Keyword 1 | Future Applications of Virtual Reality |
| Keyword 2 | Virtual reality |
| Keyword 3 | Immersive Computing |
| Is Prebook | No |