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

Virtual Reality  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.

History of Virtual Reality

 – 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  Developing virtual reality environments requires:  High-performance computers.  Specialized software and additional hardware. Development of Virtual Reality

Today’s Uses of Virtual Reality

Some of Today’s Uses  Architecture  Education  Entertainment  Medicine  Military Training

Review  Characteristics  History  Uses  Development