Consumer Virtual Reality Edging Closer: Oculus Iribe

The video features Brendan Arive, Co-founder and CEO of Oculus, discussing the current state and future of virtual reality (VR). He highlights the development of Oculus prototypes and the upcoming consumer launch. The conversation covers VR's potential applications in various industries, with an initial focus on gaming. Arive emphasizes the importance of setting realistic expectations for VR quality and user adoption. The video also explores the immersive user experience and the psychological impact of VR, making users feel as if they are in a virtual place.

What stage is Oculus currently at in terms of product development?

• Day three, focusing on new industries

• Day zero, still in early prototype phase

• Day one, ready for consumer launch

• Day two, mass market adoption

Which industry is expected to be the primary focus for VR in its early days?

• Military

• Gaming

• Architecture

• Medical

What is the core technology behind VR as mentioned in the discussion?

• Virtual desktop environment

• Augmented reality interface

• 2D graphics engine

• 3D game engine

How does the speaker describe the initial user reaction to VR experiences?

• Mildly interested

• Confused and disoriented

• Completely indifferent

• Amazed and immersed

What psychological effect does VR have on users according to the speaker?

• It leads to immediate boredom

• It makes users feel disconnected from reality

• It tricks the brain into believing the virtual is real

• It causes users to lose track of time