It’s been called “astonishing” but there are lots of other adjectives that might apply.

What you’re looking at is Toshiba’s experimental 6-pound virtual-reality helmet. This baby sports infrared sensors that detect the movement of the wearer’s head, and synch with a projector in the back of the helmet to produce the illusion that the wearer is somewhere else. The 16-inch dome-shaped screen enables a full 360-degree view. Eventually, Toshiba thinks this might enhance computer games or even movies. They’re going to have to make wider seats.

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