A Bluetooth-connected scent device, positioned discreetly at the bottom of the headset, releases aromas that match the VR scenes, such as ocean air or forest pine. This innovation sets EcoVision apart, as there is currently no large-scale market for VR smell technology, particularly in the healthcare sector. By synchronizing scents with the virtual environment, EcoVision creates a more immersive experience that enhances therapeutic recovery for patients.

EcoVision also incorporates anti-microbial coatings, ensuring its safety in high-risk medical settings. The coating was designed to be used on hospital surfaces.

Users are capable of interacting with their environment (items, animals, plants) using hand-tracking software.

Our product includes a wide variety of 8k, 360-degree natural environments. Including mountainscapes, beaches, deserts, and more. Users, including bedridden patients and those in nursing homes, can experience nature's calming effects, engage in interactive environments like birdwatching and meditation, and enjoy the synchronized sounds and scents of nature. Some may want to take a walk through the forest while others may want to relax at the beach, our goal is to provide a personalized experience for every user.

The system is controlled via voice commands powered by OpenAI’s ChatGPT-4 API, allowing users to describe their desired experience, such as "relax by the ocean," This eliminates the need for navigating complex menus, making it more user-friendly and making the technology accessible for elderly or less tech-savvy individuals.

Research shows that simulated nature and simulated nature significantly improves these areas of health: VR exposure has been found to correlate with physiological arousal and positive mood levels. It has also been found to be restorative compared to an indoor setting without nature (Browning et al., 2020). A growing body of research demonstrates the therapeutic effects of 360-degree nature videos (Maples-Keller et al., 2017; Jerdan et al., 2018; White et al., 2018), eliciting mood improvements within short time frames of 6 (Schutte et al., 2017), 9 (Yu et al., 2018), or 15 minutes (Anderson et al., 2017). Moreover, aside from mood enhancement, brief exposure to 360-degree nature videos has been linked to benefits in cognitive functioning and reductions in physiological stress levels (Gerber et al., 2017; Chung et al., 2018; Hedblom et al., 2019). Research indicates that odor-evoked memories are exceptionally vivid and emotionally potent due to the unique connection between olfactory pathways and the brain's memory and emotion centers (MDPI). In virtual environments, the addition of olfactory stimuli has been shown to increase users' sense of presence and improve memory recall (IEEE Xplore). Furthermore, olfactory cues can influence cognition and behavior during or after VR use, potentially enhancing the effectiveness of applications such as exposure therapy (PMC). 

Our company has worked with a multitude of research labs in order to further develop our technology, check our Research page to learn more.