Virtual reality

Virtual reality

1. What is virtual reality?

   • Means experiencing things through our computers that don't really exist.
     • Virtual reality is essentially:
       • Believable
       • Interactive
       • Computer-generated
       • Explorable
       • Immersive

2. Types of virtual reality

   • Fully immersive
     • Fully immerses us in the virtual world as we roam around.
   • Non-immersive
   • Collaborative
     • sharing an experience in a virtual world with other people
   • Web-based
   • Augmented reality
     • Is all about connecting the real world to the Web.

3. What equipment do we need for virtual reality?

   • Head-mounted displays (HMDs)
     • Looks like a giant motorbike helmet or welding visor
   • Immersive rooms
     • A room whose walls changing ​images are projected from outside
   • Datagloves
     • The ability to handle virtual objects

4. Applications of virtual reality

   • Education
   • Education
   • Industrial design and architecture
   • Games and entertainment
   • Medicine