Oculus Rift: What is all the fuss about?
Constance Wiebrands University Librarian Edith Cowan University Michael Wiebrands ICT Project Coordinator Independent Living Centre WA
Virtual Reality (VR) is a computer-simulated environment that can simulate physical presence in places in the real world or imagined worlds. Virtual reality can recreate sensory experiences, which include virtual taste, sight, smell, sound, touch, etc.
Ready Player One, The Matrix, Lawnmower Man, Snowcrash
Virtual Reality Technology
Con Discussion about potential applications Michael Hardware Demonstrations
More questions? Michael: Con:
Image Sources Matrix Poster: Ready Player One Cover: Walking Sphere: Minecraft Westeros: Nintendo Virtual Boy: Nintendo Virtual Boy: 90s Cyber VR platform: NASA HMD and Gloves: Headset used for EVA: Paratrooper HMD: Second Life: