10 Incredible Inventions Which Could Change The Future Of The Planet

7. Oculus Rift

The first and perhaps most obvious application for the Oculus Rift is in the arena of gaming - after all, this was the intended function when the company was founded and there are already plenty of games listed with Oculus Rift support. While enhancing the gaming experience through the use of virtual reality is a great thing - tiptoeing through a dimly-lit corridor in a Silent Hill game or charging at enemies in the latest Call Of Duty game will be more immersive than ever - the real potential for Rift and other VR headsets lies in its ability to be used for training purposes. Everything from medical training to skydiving lessons can be delivered through VR systems, with developers already keen to make the most of the possibilities. Amputees are already using VR to train their responses before the prosthetic limb has even been attached, while PTSD therapists are also using headsets for their sessions.