Virtual Reality technology is being used as a tool to build awareness in voters.
The Virtual Polling booth is a first of its kind initiative in India, and one of the first few examples of VR technology being used to build awareness about voting, in the world. How it works is simple and yet remarkable. Each booth is equipped with a few sets of Google Cardboards. All you do is hold it up to your eyes and experience a brightly colored 3D animated world that takes you through each step of voting, from arriving at the polling booth, registering yourself, casting your vote and then exiting. Holding the glasses to your eyes, you become the character in the VR video, standing in line, walking into the hall, meeting the various people there and casting your vote. A well-articulated narration, in the language of your choice – Telugu, Urdu and English, ensures you understand every step with maximum clarity. The highly immersive nature of VR technology has a winning advantage, and that is how it can keep a hold of a viewer’s attention through every important detail that has to be conveyed. The first-time voter, will have a chance for a virtual experience before the election day in a very vivid and entertaining way, that is sure to leave a deep impression of what to expect on the Election Day.