RealityVirtually, a virtual reality tradeshow hosted by MIT, offered a glimpse into the future and the possibilities of this developing nascent technology. Although most of the development has been in VR hardware, some teams have been developing VR applications to assist visually impaired people with “zoom in “ applications or virtual cane which could detect obstructions. Other teams are developing memory aides and incorporating VR into physical therapy regimes. For the complete Boston Globe article, follow our link. Read More. Everyday virtual reality? Developers at this MIT event had some ideas for the future By Scott Kirsner | NY Times Continue Reading