Introduction to Virtual Reality in County Government
Virtual reality, also known as VR, has many applications which are already enhancing county government services, and have a variety of potential additional applications. At the Tech Wednesday event during MACo’s Summer Conference, a panel discussion and demonstration of augmented and virtual reality took place, showcasing its potential in various fields.
Demonstrations and Applications
The event featured several demonstrations, including one by Will Gee of Baltivirtual, who showed a 3D mockup of downtown development using augmented reality. This technology has the potential to revolutionize the best way development proposals are presented and understood. Additionally, Jason Michael Perry of Mindgrub shared how augmented reality and virtual reality training modules are already getting used for firefighters and nurses, leading to improved data retention rates.
Expert Insights
Brian Darmody, Associate Vice President for Corporate and Foundation Relations on the University of Maryland, moderated the conversation, providing a national perspective on the intersection of county government programs and services with augmented reality. The discussion highlighted the various areas where virtual reality can enhance government services, from training and education to urban planning and development.
Key Takeaways
Some of the important thing points from the conversation include:
- The use of augmented reality in development proposals, resembling the 3D mockup demonstrated by Will Gee
- The application of virtual reality in training modules for firefighters and nurses, which has been shown to enhance data retention rates
- The potential for virtual reality to reinforce county government services in quite a lot of areas
Conclusion
The use of virtual reality in county government has the potential to revolutionize the best way services are delivered and understood. From training and education to urban planning and development, the applications of virtual reality are vast and varied. As demonstrated on the Tech Wednesday event, this technology is already getting used in modern ways, and its potential for future growth and development is exciting and promising.
