Bio
Research Focus Eric Abbruzzese is part of the TV & Video group, and will cover topics including over-the-top and multiscreen video delivery, digital content, and consumer electronics, including Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality devices. Past Experience, Membership, Accolades and Media Before joining ABI Research, Eric was a researcher for 3 years in Psychology and Computer Science labs at Arizona State University, including Cognitive and Social Psychology, as well as Human-Computer Interaction in the school of Computer Informatics and Decision Systems Engineering. Eric was also a member of the STARS Computing Corps, focused on solving real-world problems using robotics and the Internet of Things. Education Eric received a BS in Psychology from Arizona State University in 2014, and was a student in Barrett Honors College.
Sessions
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Mobile First: The Importance of Mobile as a Foundation for Virtual Reality03:00 PM - 03:15 PM Jun 2Google started something special with their Cardboard initiative; shipments topping 5 million after little over a year are proof of that. Powering experiences through a mobile device serves as a way to keep costs low and accessibility high-a goal of every new technology. The true impact of Cardboard, and all its spinoffs, competitors, and software initiatives, is only beginning to be seen. The permeation of VR within and across verticals is an important trend to watch as the potential of these experiences is fully harnessed. So many verticals and use cases can be revolutionized just by utilizing a mobile device in a new way. This talk will cover current talking points and predictions for the who, what, when, where, why, and how of mobile VR.