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Disney Research developed a coloring book with AR.
After the user colors in a character in the book,
he/she launches the app on the device. The app uses
the camera to detect the character that was coloured.
The app also uses AR to recreate the character in a
3D form on the screen. LATEST TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS
Coloring Book
Virtual Reality
In Virtual Reality (VR), 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 Head Mounted Displays
(HMD) or a VR Headset-like Oculus Rift or the Google
Cardboard. The headset has two small video display screens 9
one for each eye. This creates the sense of three-dimensions.
You can also wear headphones and gloves to experience VR
and AR. The headphones play stereophonic sound or even 3D Head Mounted Display
sound so that you fell that you are hearing sounds not only near the ears but also in various
places around you. The gloves have sensors to collect data about your hand movements.
This equipment and the software gives you interactive sensory feelings similar to
real-world experiences.
We must remember that the journey of VR started in the 90s with the Nintendo Virtual
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 to offer and we
are all connected all the time via our smartphones.
VR Simulator devices represent the behaviour
of physical or abstract systems. VR Simulation
technology is used in training. It is 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 also used to
treat autistic children and phobias. VR Simulation Technology
As technology continues to advance, what ethical considerations would you
prioritise to ensure these innovations benefit humanity?

