Definition Players & Hardware Use Cases Expert Opinions The Magical Unicorn Paradigm CS 150 – Technology Presentation - Virtual Reality

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

Oculus Rift (Facebook Subsidiary) Originally Funded by Kickstarter Acquired by Facebook for 2 Billion Dollars in 7/2014 Connects to your Computer via USB / DVI Consumer Edition set for Q Cost not yet available Product consists of: Headset Display Unit Integrated Spatial Sound Oculus Touch Surgeon Simulator EVE: Valkyrie

Samsung Gear VR power by Oculus Rift Available November 27 th $99 8” x 3.5” < 1 lb. Phone Plugs Into Headset

Sony Playstation VR Focused On Gaming Integrated with PS4 5.7” OLED Display 120hz Refresh Rate Enables 120fps Gaming a Reality Release Date: 1H 2016 $ To Be Determined

Microsoft Hololens

HTC Hive in conjunction with Valve (Steam) Focused On Gaming Plugs into PC 70 Sensors 360 degree head tracking 90hz Refresh Rate

NVIDIA

Industries

Additional Use Cases Employment Training Journalism Travel Science Surgical Training

Expert Opinions “I’ve only seen a handful of technology demos in my life that made me feel like the world was about to change... Apple II, the Macintosh, Netscape, Google, the iPhone, and – now – the Oculus Rift” -- Chris Dixon (Andreesen Horowitz) “The Oculus Rift and VR have the potential to transform not just billions but trillions of dollars across markets and mediums.” -- Quora (Forbes Analyst) After games, we're going to make Oculus a platform for many other experiences. Imagine enjoying a court side seat at a game, studying in a classroom of students and teachers all over the world or consulting with a doctor face-to-face -- just by putting on goggles in your home. This is really a new communication platform. By feeling truly present, you can share unbounded spaces and experiences with the people in your life. Imagine sharing not just moments with your friends online, but entire experiences and adventures. -- Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook CEO / “Founder”) What is real? How do you define real? If you're talking about what you can hear, what you can smell, taste and feel, then real is simply electrical signals interpreted by your brain. -- Morpheus (Matrix)

Virtual Reality – The Unicorn Paradigm

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