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Virtual Reality
In Virtual Reality, we create a virtual world that users can interact with. In this world, the user
cannot easily distinguish between what is real and what is virtual.
In both VR/AR, people must wear HMD
(Head Mounted Displays) or a VR Headset
like Oculus Rift or the Google Cardboard. The
headset has two small video display screens
one for each eye. This creates the sense of
three-dimension. You can also wear
headphones and gloves to experience VR
and AR. The headphones play stereophonic
sound or even 3-D sound so that feel that
you are hearing sounds not only near the
ears but also in various places all around you. The gloves have sensors to collect data about
your hand movements. This equipment and the software give you interactive sensory feelings
similar to real-world experiences.
Both AR and VR provide a total immersive experience to the user. These technologies find the
greatest use in entertainment, sports/gaming, close interactive eye to eye communication and
aided shopping experiences. Imagine sitting at home and browsing through a store in London
where you can see and feel the merchandise you wish to buy. This technology is also used in
education. Imagine being a live participant in a historical battle or a student of anatomy in
medical school. You can really feel the battle or touch the organs.
We must remember that the journey of VR started
in the 90’s with the Nintendo Boy but it really did
not catch on. Now the case seems different as the
means of experiencing AR/VR has become less
expensive. Also, there is a lot more on offer and
we are all connected all the time at least via our
smartphones.
VR Simulation technology
VR Simulator devices represent the behaviour of physical or abstract systems. VR Simulation
technology is used a lot in training. They are used to train bus drivers and pilots. Surgeons
can develop their surgical skills through simulation on digital patients. Architects can create a
walk-through model of their projects. VR therapy is used to treat autistic children and phobias.
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