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2.03A Evolution of Virtual Reality. 2.03 Explore virtual reality design and use. Meaning of Virtual Reality. A simulated environment giving the user a feeling of being part of the experience. Characteristics of Virtual Reality. is a simulated environment.
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2.03A Evolution of Virtual Reality 2.03 Explore virtual reality design and use.
Meaning of Virtual Reality A simulated environment giving the user a feeling of being part of the experience.
is a simulated environment. involves computer-generated graphics. is 3-dimensional. is extremely interactive. involves the use of human senses. exists in many different forms. Virtual Reality
History of Virtual Reality • 1927-29 – Link trainers; attempt to duplicate airplane cockpit. • Mid 1940’s-1990s – Flight simulators. • 1970s-Flight simulators operated in real time. • 1979-Head-mounted displays used. • Early 1980s-Pilots navigated through detailed virtual worlds.
Movie and Game Industry Uses • 1970s Star Wars movie used computer generated graphics. • 1980’s • Data glove was invented to produce music by linking hand gestures to a music synthesizer. • Mattel™ adapted it into the Power Glove for Nintendo.
Development of Virtual Reality • Basic elements of Virtual Reality have existed since 1980. • Developing virtual reality environments requires: • High-performance computers. • Specialized software and additional hardware.
Some of Today’s Uses • Architecture • Education • Entertainment • Medicine • Military Training
Review • Characteristics • History • Uses • Development