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virtual reality

virtual reality. what is VR?. emulating the real world making an electronic world seem real. three dimensional?. often paper puppet theatre effect?. interactive. not static 3D images not movies moving within the world manipulating objects in the world. in or out?.

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virtual reality

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  1. virtual reality

  2. what is VR? • emulating the real world • making an electronic world seem real

  3. three dimensional? • often • paper puppet theatre effect?

  4. interactive • not static 3D images • not movies • moving within the world • manipulating objects in the world

  5. in or out? • flight simulator ** in ** • desktop metaphor - folders, trash ** out ** • point and click adventure games ** ? **

  6. types of VR • desktop VR • ordinary screen, mouse or keyboard control • polemous mouse, steering wheel, joystick • immersive VR • helmet/goggles, data glove • body suit, trampoline! • physical world/VR mixes

  7. VR headsets • small TV screen for each eye • slightly different angles • 3D effect

  8. betwixt the two • ‘sit upon’ games • motorbike (bike moves) • ski (wind, skis move, etc.) • simple controls • go within • virtual roller coaster • aircraft cockpit • ship’s bridge

  9. inside VR • scenes projected on walls • realistic environment • hydraulic rams! • real controls • other people

  10. applications • simulate dangerous/expensive situations • command and control, virtual tourism • practising medical procedures, treatment of phobia • see hidden real world features • virtual wind tunnel • visualise complex information • fun :-)

  11. engagement feeling part of the virtual world

  12. engage the senses • sight: • visual realism, 3D effects: shadows, etc., • sound: • surround sound, sub-seat woofers etc. • touch: • haptic and force feedback, • and more … wind, … burning rubber!

  13. engage the body • realistic devices • movement in the environment • interaction and control of objects, • rapid feedback …more important than photo-realism

  14. Second Life • Have you checked out the fatest growing VR social network in the world? • www.secondlife.com

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