There are also limitations.
Only four people can go through simultaneously
and technology-related snags happen. During
a media preview attended by the Associated
Press, the screen blacked out and images were
blurry at times.
Creators said the technology is being fine-tuned
but that such glitches aren’t unusual given the
amount of wireless data being streamed to
the headsets.
The exhibit runs until November. Creators plan
to replicate the technology in other museums to
recreate the exhibit. Details aren’t finalized.
Organizers hope the experience inspires
civic engagement.
“(It) makes you want to pick up that sign. Makes
you want to go out and vote. Makes you want
to go out and make somebody else’s life better,”
Tennon said.