Facebook-owned virtual reality (VR) company Oculus will supply 100 VR head-mounted displays to 90 California libraries as part of a self-funded educational initiative. The VR systems will make difficult academic subjects more accessible and provide a platform for storytelling that develops users' empathy and understanding, said Cindy Ball, programme manager at Oculus Education. The program will cover almost half of California's 184 library sites, with a possibility for future expansion to help "support equitable access to new and emerging technology." "We are excited about the opportunity to work with our partners in the education community on this project," Ball said.
Facebook-owned virtual reality (VR) company Oculus will supply 100 VR head-mounted displays to 90 California libraries as part of a self-funded educational initiative. The VR systems will make difficult academic subjects more accessible and provide a platform for storytelling that develops users' empathy and understanding, said Cindy Ball, programme manager at Oculus Education. "We are excited about the opportunity to work with our partners in the education community on this project," Ball said.