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‘Calming’ virtual reality helmets let you explore the cosmos
Exploring the disconnect between real and virtual and our constant quest for the “new”, the helmets are themed on male, female and androgynous adventurers, representing increasingly futuristic scenarios. The male transports the wearer to the outer atmosphere of the sun where motion is achieved through swimming-style arm movements, while the androgynous one allows you to manipulate and play with abstract, exploding shapes. The female helmet, meanwhile, places the wearer in an intergalactic space where a swoosh of the hand generates new galaxies and nebula. “It’s really calming and it’s a nice pleasant experience. There is no shooting involved,” says Wendt. “It’s more like going to a sauna or a spa.”