Researchers find that virtual reality can change real world behavior

Published February 25, 2016 11:54pm EST

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) - Virtual reality gaming systems are just about ready for your homes. Some estimates predict the consumer virtual reality industry will be worth $5 billion over the next two years. The immersive games and experiences are like nothing you've seen before, and many people are expected to spend many hours in virtual worlds. Researchers are looking at that and what they've found so far is astounding: virtual reality can actually change your behavior in the real world.

UCF INSTITUTE FOR SIMULATION AND TRAINING | UCF FLORIDA INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT ACADEMY | STANFORD UNIVERSITY VIRTUAL HUMAN INTERACTION LAB