Virtual and Augmented Reality

Start with the basics

Begin with the mind map titled Virtual reality that describes a computer-generated environment of realistic-looking scenes or objects. Use it to identify the main idea, then turn to VR AR Intro, a flashcard deck covering definitions, goals and the value of virtual reality. Try explaining each idea in your own words before looking back at the resources.

The slide set also introduces virtual reality and includes a description of Sensorama, a simulator combining three-dimensional images and sound. It offers another way to approach the topic alongside the mind maps.

Explore applications and devices

After the introduction, look at the mind map titled virtual reality that lists applications and products. Its branches include education, engineering, entertainment and the military, as well as devices such as a visual visor, data gloves and a three-dimensional controller.

Another mind map, Virtual Reality, connects simulated environments with medicine, military uses and entertainment. Compare its examples with those in the first map. You can group the applications and devices to see how the resources present them.

Use maps and flashcards together

There are no quizzes in this collection, but the flashcards offer a way to check your recall. Virtual Reality Presentation includes prompts about virtual reality environments and input devices. Study a relevant branch of a mind map first, then use the deck to see which ideas you can describe without looking.

If a prompt is unfamiliar, return to the maps and look for a related term or example. The resources approach the topic in different ways, so comparing them can help you organize your notes.

Connect the collection

Virtual and Augmented Reality is a section of Emerging Technologies in Computing and ICT. Within this collection, the Ar Cloud mind map describes a three-dimensional space connected to real-world objects. Read it alongside the virtual reality resources to compare the ideas they present. Choose a resource and work through it at your own pace.