Dr. Blair Williams, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Military Institute (VMI). Field: Immersive Technologies (VR/AR), Human-Machine Interaction, Engineering Education.
Williams' work challenges traditional notions of reality and how we experience it in the virtual world. She argues that our perceptions of reality are shaped by our experiences, and that virtual work arrangements are redefining what it means to be "at work." With the rise of virtual and augmented reality technologies, we are increasingly able to create immersive experiences that simulate reality. blair williams reality virtually work
: Williams highlights how virtual work can level the playing field for global talent by removing geographic and physical office barriers. Why It Is Highly Regarded Williams' work challenges traditional notions of reality and
Williams has established herself as an expert in the evolving landscape of remote and virtual work environments. Why It Is Highly Regarded Williams has established
A law firm in Delaware used Williams’ network to conduct a deposition where the witness was in Mexico, the attorney in New York, and the stenographer in a VR hub in Atlanta. The virtual conference room was logged as "official presence" for legal purposes—a landmark ruling that virtual space counts as physical presence for testimony.
