Virtual Planet Technologies

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United States

2018

About

Virtual Planet Technologies

Virtual Planet Technologies (VPT)'s mission is to tackle global challenges through the transformative power of immersive storytelling. Our team is all about using tech and storytelling to make a difference in climate change awareness. We're a team of experts in environmental and social sciences, arts, and film, creating interactive tools for learning about climate impacts and what we can do about them. Our immersive experiences are designed to help people understand these issues and take steps for a better future. We're tackling global challenges like heat waves, wildfires, coastal storms, sea level rise, mental health, and more. Join us in our mission to push for change and create a positive impact.

Notable Customers:

The City of Santa Cruz, The Nature Conservancy, Aquarium of the Pacific, Stanford University, Florida Atlantic University, West Palm Beach, FL

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Type of Developer

Augmented Reality

Virtual Reality

Content Types

Custom Content

Off the Shelf

Industry Focuses

Security Compliance

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United States

2018

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Type of Developer

Augmented Reality

Virtual Reality

Content Types

Custom Content

Off the Shelf

Industry Focuses

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United States

2018

Testimonials

This is really amazing. I've never seen anything like it.

Dr. Jennifer Jurado

Chief Resilience Officer

Broward County

The virtual reality experience was quite enlightening.

Keith A. James

Mayor

City of West Palm Beach

VPT's experiences engaged thousands of residents and visitors.

Tiffany Wise-West

Sustainability and Climate Action Manager

City of Santa Cruz

Virtual Planet on WSJ Live Tech 2020

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'An Eye-Opener': Virtual Reality Shows Residents What Climate Change Could Do

Connie Monroe clicks a button, flicks her wrist and watches as her neighborhood floods.

The reed-covered shorelines are first to go. Then, the baseball fields at Fleming Park. By the time seawater reaches the senior center, it has inundated streets, flooding more than a dozen multiunit brick homes that she can see.

Monroe moves her head up and down, side to side, taking in the sobering simulated view. This is what could happen to Turner Station, a historic African American community southeast of Baltimore, as sea levels rise."Everything's underwater. The school is underwater. Our house is underwater," Monroe says. A frown forms below the bulky gray virtual reality headset covering her eyes. "Is the water really supposed to get that high?"Climate change presents many challenges to coastal communities and to those trying to prepare for its impacts, but one of the most basic is also one of the most vexing: How do you show people - and convince them - of a possible future?Read the Full NPR Story

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Type of Developer

Augmented Reality

Virtual Reality

Content Types

Custom Content

Off the Shelf

Industry Focuses

Security Compliance

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United States

2018