If you think elderly residents of the Westhill Retirement Residence are playing BINGO or taking field trips to the mall, you might be surprised to find out that recently they were able to visit the beach, fly through outer space, and use a light saber to slice blocks. Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac in Waterloo,…
Blue Goji, the virtual reality and wellness technology company that turns stationary bikes and ellipticals into VR fitness machines, has partnered with WOODWAY and have announced that they are expecting a 2019 release for their newest patented creation, the Infinity VR treadmill. Futuristically designed with an illuminating blue hue, the virtual treadmill is an eye…
The term “virtual reality” evokes images of gamers huddled around new devices, Millennials sipping coffee as they chat about the latest gadgets, and technophiles miming about in space age glasses at popular events. While it might seem consumer-centric, virtual reality (VR) and its practical applications are rapidly being discovered in industries outside the consumer realm,…
Some people prefer the old ways for a lot of things in life. We get that. But recent research from Tel Aviv University shows that combining traditional physical therapy techniques with modern technological advances is the best way to improve motor skills for those with impairments. This means that technology isn’t just the tool to…