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Virtual Reality at PUL

Virtual reality (VR) is a realistic and immersive simulation of a virtual environment, experienced through interactive software and hardware. VR technology is available to the Princeton University community at the Stokes Library in Wallace Hall.

Recommended free applications

Youtube VR

  • Youtube VR has numerous free VR videos. I recommend the public speaking functionality where you can virtually practice public speaking skills in front of a crowd. 
    • VR system:
      • Oculus
      • Phone-Based Headsets

Star Chart

  • Users can explore the cosmos with Star Chart VR. 
    • VR system:
      • Phone-Based Headsets

Discovery VR

  • Users can discover the natural world through virtual reality experiences with DiscoveryVR.
    • VR system:
      • Oculus
      • Phone-Based Headsets

New York Times VR

  • Users can explore virtual stories and feel what it was like to experience war-torn Iraq. 
    • VR system:
      • Phone-Based Headsets

Expeditions

  • Users can explore the worlds popular destinations and go on expeditions. 
    • VR system:
      • Phone-Based Headsets

Google Arts and Culture

  • Users can explore the culture world through virtual reality. This includes museums, heritage sites and historical places. 
    • VR system:
      • Phone-Based Headsets

Google Translate.

  • Users aim their camera at text and watch the translation in real time. 
    • VR system:
      • Phone-Based Headsets

InMind

  • Users can explore the mind and learn about neurons and brain anatomy. 
    • VR system:
      • Phone-Based Headsets