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Episode 16:2 Robert Signore on Combatting Social Isolation through the Metaverse
Robert Signore, President and Co-founder of Thrive Pavilion encourages the use of spatial computing and virtual reality to create authentic connections and interactions between seniors.
About Robert
Robert Signore is a well-respected leader in the field of virtual reality, with a focus on using innovative technologies such as Social Virtual Reality, Spatial Computing, and the Metaverse to combat social isolation and loneliness among older adults. He co-founded Thrive Pavilion Inc, a nonprofit organization that uses the Metaverse to assist older adults overcome isolation and loneliness.
Throughout his impressive career, Robert has held various executive roles in Hi-Tech and Age-Tech companies. He is committed to utilizing VR/AR technology to create meaningful connections and improve the lives of older adults.
In addition to his professional achievements, Robert leads an active personal life. He is an avid runner, biker, and powerlifter, and he is dedicated to promoting social connection to improve older adults' mental and emotional well-being. With his unique blend of technical expertise and personal commitment, Robert can connect innovative technology with genuine human experiences, profoundly impacting the lives of those he serves.
You can reach Robert via email at [email protected], or on LinkedIn (https://linkedin.com/in/rsignore)
Key Takeaways
the metaverse. More than 400 members from the USA and Canada currently engage in activities which are published on the website thrivepavilion.org. Members communicate through a Facebook group when not in VR.
in activities as a computer-generated avatar with other members who are also avatars. All activities—including games like Uno, corn hole, bocce, darts, and mini golf, plus a theater company, health seminars and classes on aging and art—occur in computer-generated spaces.
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Robert Signore, President and Co-founder of Thrive Pavilion encourages the use of spatial computing and virtual reality to create authentic connections and interactions between seniors.
About Robert
Robert Signore is a well-respected leader in the field of virtual reality, with a focus on using innovative technologies such as Social Virtual Reality, Spatial Computing, and the Metaverse to combat social isolation and loneliness among older adults. He co-founded Thrive Pavilion Inc, a nonprofit organization that uses the Metaverse to assist older adults overcome isolation and loneliness.
Throughout his impressive career, Robert has held various executive roles in Hi-Tech and Age-Tech companies. He is committed to utilizing VR/AR technology to create meaningful connections and improve the lives of older adults.
In addition to his professional achievements, Robert leads an active personal life. He is an avid runner, biker, and powerlifter, and he is dedicated to promoting social connection to improve older adults' mental and emotional well-being. With his unique blend of technical expertise and personal commitment, Robert can connect innovative technology with genuine human experiences, profoundly impacting the lives of those he serves.
You can reach Robert via email at [email protected], or on LinkedIn (https://linkedin.com/in/rsignore)
Key Takeaways
the metaverse. More than 400 members from the USA and Canada currently engage in activities which are published on the website thrivepavilion.org. Members communicate through a Facebook group when not in VR.
in activities as a computer-generated avatar with other members who are also avatars. All activities—including games like Uno, corn hole, bocce, darts, and mini golf, plus a theater company, health seminars and classes on aging and art—occur in computer-generated spaces.