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Tom Furness
Founder
Virtual Worlds Society
Bio
Thomas A. Furness III is an American inventor, professor, and virtual reality pioneer based in Seattle, Washington. He is a Professor in the University of Washington Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering, and the founder of the Human Interface Technology Lab at the University of Washington and its sister labs at the University of Canterbury and University of Tasmania.[1][2] Known for his contributions in developing human interface technology, he has earned the title, "Grandfather of Virtual Reality."[3][4][5][6][7] Furness recently received the first-ever lifetime achievement award for his 50 years service in the field of VR (virtual reality) and AR (augment reality) from the Augment World Expo in Santa Clara, California. In addition to being a professor at the University of Washington, he is also the general manager and owner of the RATLab (Rocking and Thinking Laboratory), an engineering research and development company.
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  • Falling in Love with Learning in Virtual Worlds in the Home
    04:10 PM - 04:30 PM Jun 1
    Growing up with Virtual Reality (VR) will provide the next generation with infinite possibilities for lifelong learning. How will this impact families and how can parents leverage what is considered to be one of the most powerful learning tools in modern times? Living rooms will become one of the most technically advanced learning landscapes in the community. Parents will need to fill the role of chief educator of their children, enabling the jump-start to their academic career. This has as much potential giving youth the competitive to survive in the modern world. It provides as many challenges as it does opportunities. Can it cause a lifetime of isolation or the bridge for social engagement? Are families prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities that will define this next generation’s? This session will include a case study of a family prototyping a Virtual Learning Living Room integrating the state-of-the-art VR equipment and experiences within their daily lives.
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