Virtual Reality

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Virtual Reality
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Introduction

• A glimpse into the world of virtual reality

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VR Topics of Discussion

• Definition of Virtual Reality (VR)
• Brief History
• Technology
• Applications
• Problems with VR
• Food for Thought

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Definition of VR

• Simulation of real or imagined environment
• Created by computers
• Feels and appears real to the user

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Brief History of VR

• US Militarys role
• As technology improved so did VR
• More people researching VR

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Technology

• Dataglove
• Wand
• Other Input Devices
• Head-Mounted Display
• Boom (Binocular Omni Orientation Monitor)
• Cave

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Dataglove

• Interface Device
• Programmable
• Concept Elaboration

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Wand

• Interface Device
• Various shapes and sizes
• Specific purpose

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Other Input Devices

• Most anything can be made into an input device

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Head-Mounted Display

• Adds Depth
• Tracking Device for perspective
• Blocks out real world
• Used with dataglove or wand

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BOOM (Binocular Omni Orientation Monitor)

• View VR Images
• Rotating Box
• Interface Devices

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CAVE

• Feels like you are in the computer screen
• 10 x 10 x 9 foot darkened cubicle
• Used with glasses and wand

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Applications of VR

• Education and Training
• Manufacturing and Industrial Design
• Medicine
• Therapy

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Education and Training

• Online chats and lectures
• Distance learning (JEDI)
• Virtual Historic Museum of the City of Bologna,
  Italy
• Training

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Manufacturing and Industrial Design

• Design products faster and better with VR
• General Motors virtual prototype

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Medicine and Therapy

• Medicine 3D models of body parts
• Therapy Virtual Exposure Therapy for acrophobia
  (fear of heights)

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Problems with VR

• Interface and Display Devices
• Presence and Immersion
• Latency

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Food for Thought

• VR Addiction?
• Reality or Virtual Reality?
• Effects on User?
• Code of Ethics?
• Punishment for Prisoners?