Virtual Reality Nicholas Marinaro DMS 110

What is Virtual Reality? A computer-generated simulation of a three- dimensional image or environment that can be interacted with in a seemingly real or physical way by using special electronic equipment, such as a helmet with a screen inside or gloves fitted with sensors.” What is Virtual Reality?

1957 The Sensorama was invented! The Sensorama was a simulator that used 3D images along with sound, smell and wind to create an illusion of reality. Created by: Morton Heilig

Philco Corp. developed the first head tracking system Philco Corp. developed the first head tracking system. This technology was mostly used by the military for training operations. 1961 Project Headsight

Nothing – Seriously nothing new happened that anyone knows of Nothing – Seriously nothing new happened that anyone knows of! Almost all of the advancements of VR were done by the military all for training purposes. 1965 – 1867

Founder of VPL Research and creator of the DataGlove and the EyePhone Founder of VPL Research and creator of the DataGlove and the EyePhone. Coined the phrase “Virtual Reality” http://www.vrs.org.uk/virt ual-reality-profiles/vpl- research.html 1987 Jaron Lanier

Then to Now 1991 – VR Games were introduced into the Arcades. 1993 – Sega introduced its wrap around display. (never produced) 1997 – Used for PTSD Victims. 1997 - The “Matrix” used this concept of immersion in the movie. Then to Now

2012 – Oculus created a kit to start incorporating VR into game development. April 2012 – Google Glass was introduced. (HUD) March 2014 – Sony Playstation announced it VR project. Then to Now Cont.

The Fun Stuff My First Look (Total Immersion) Vituex Omni Cyberith HUD – real life application The Fun Stuff