ABOUT US
We believe that gaming improves people’s lives. We infuse our work with joy, wonder, connection, community, and accessibility.
Founded by award-winning virtual reality artist Richard Hoagland in 2015, VRTogether is a team of industry-leading and award-winning developers with decades of experience in VR and game design. We increase health, happiness, and well-being for populations at risk of isolation, loneliness, and cognitive decline through clinical research, game-development, and custom apps.
We believe in games for flourishing.
Richard Hoagland’s creation, Daydream Blue, wins Gold at Oculus VRJam 2015.
2015
Richard joins Laboratory Residency, researches VR/AR, Games for Flourishing journey begins
2017
Partnering with BitSource and BCTCS, VRTogether trained former coal miners to develop VR application for BCTCS.
2020
VRTogether Pilots cognitive healthcare Projects across the world at Masonic Homes (Louisville), Arc of Acadiana (Louisiana), and Azalee Group (Tokyo).
2022
VRTogether wins a NIA grant to research the impact of VR on isolation, partnering with multiple universities
2023
VRTogether wins a NCCIH grant;
VR Singing Club is released to the general public.
2024
VRTogether releases Cozy Worlds.
2025
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“It was really awesome. The gals loved it! I can see VRTogether being beneficial for everyone across the senior care spectrum, we would love to be able to utilize this technology more often!”
Assistant Director at Ashland Terrace
“VRTogether was extremely easy to administer. I would definitely recommend VRTogether for all of the individuals receiving services from Arc of Acadiana.”
Quality Assurance Arc of Acadiana
"Sessions were emotionally meaningful — familiar songs sparked memories, storytelling, and brought us closer together.”
Phase I Participant Dyad
WORK EXAMPLES
Welcome to Cozy Worlds, a soothing world-builder where anyone can craft living landscapes - no art experience required! Sculpt floating terrain and fill it with vibrant plants, cute critters and enchanting natural elements.
VR Singing Club
Step into VR Singing Club, a magical social singing experience that bridges the gap between loved ones, friends, and fellow songbirds. Whether you're a soloist or duet enthusiast, VR Singing Club offers endless fun and connection for singers of all levels.
VRTogether: The Louvre
An immersive, educational experience designed to be inclusive and accessible for senior users. Participants were invited to embark on a virtual trip to the Louvre, where they would learn about famous works of art, and enjoy a slice of French culture!
CUSTOM APP DEVELOPMENT
VRTogether specializes in designing and developing custom virtual reality applications that support aging populations and healthcare environments. Our immersive "games for good" promote engagement, cognitive stimulation, social connection, and physical therapy outcomes. From concept to deployment, we partner with like-minded organizations to deliver intuitive, evidence-informed VR experiences that improve cognitive health and quality of life for older adults.