Virtual Reality: An Emerging Technology Presented by: Tommy, Ashley, Ryan, and Alexei

Virtual Reality (VR) Definition: Definition: A computer-simulated environment that can make use of special sensory equipment to create a greater illusion of being in a space that only exists in a computer

Two Versions: Immersive and Non-immersive Immersive VR: Provides the most in-depth and realistic virtual experience Provides the most in-depth and realistic virtual experience Most expensive Most expensive Used for skills training Used for skills training

Sensory Equipment Used Stereoscopic displays for sight Stereoscopic displays for sight Wired Glove Wired Glove

Sensory Equipment (Cont’d) Joystick & Keyboard Joystick & Keyboard Bodysuit Bodysuit Omni-directional Treadmills Omni-directional Treadmills Headphones Headphones

Applications of Immersive VR Medical Medical Parachute ParachuteTraining

Flight Training Flight Training

Immersive VR Video Example (See Web Browser) (See Web Browser)

Non-immersive VR Less technical and realistic than immersive Less technical and realistic than immersive Easily accessed Easily accessed Cheaper Cheaper

Uses of Non-Immersive VR Auto- cad programs used by architects & engineers Auto- cad programs used by architects & engineers Employee training Employee training Virtual tours Virtual tours First- person video games First- person video games

Virtual Reality Games Typically uses monitor, keyboard, & mouse Typically uses monitor, keyboard, & mouse Gaming systems such as PS2 or X-Box Gaming systems such as PS2 or X-Box Uses depth cues like distant to horizon, color, texture, & shading to provide a realistic experience Uses depth cues like distant to horizon, color, texture, & shading to provide a realistic experience

Non-Immersive VR Video Example

Virtual Tours Test drive a car Test drive a car View real-estate homes View real-estate homes Hotels Hotels (See 15356_Milan_Lane.exe Virtual Tour) (See 15356_Milan_Lane.exe Virtual Tour)

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