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Embodied Labs
Embodied Labs is an immersive platform developing immersive experiences that allow people to embody the perspective of others. Through these shared experiences, users are empowered with the understanding needed to help
provide better and more effective care for their patients, customers, and family members.
Embodied Labs's Story
After her mother was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s, Carrie Shaw struggled to explain to caregivers the exact nature of her mother’s visual impairment. So instead of trying to explain in words, she modified a pair of glasses for the caregiver to
wear, to simulate the impairment. Immediately, the caregivers understood what her mom was experiencing – and why there was a half-eaten plate of food on the table – her mother simply couldn’t see half of the plate.
Empowered by the experience, the caregiver was able to solve the problem by slowly rotating the plate during meal times. It worked. And her mom was healthier and happier for it. Carrie knew that her experience wasn’t unique. She understood the broader application that tools like this could have in helping bridge the gap between experience and understanding that exists between caretakers and those they serve. It was this insight that inspired the founding of Embodied Labs.
Carrie saw the potential in virtual reality as a powerful tool to cultivate understanding and empathy within those who care for people facing all types of conditions.
Embodied Labs uses technology to encourage more meaningful and authentic human connections. By creating immersive training experiences, we redefine what it means to care for others.