1. virtual reality

2. what is VR? emulating the real world making an electronic world seem real

3. three dimensional? often paper puppet theatre effect?

4. interactive not static 3D images not movies moving within the world manipulating objects in the world

5. in or out? flight simulator ** in ** desktop metaphor - folders, trash ** out ** point and click adventure games ** ? **

6. types of VR desktop VR ordinary screen, mouse or keyboard control polemous mouse, steering wheel, joystick immersive VR helmet/goggles, data glove body suit, trampoline! physical world/VR mixes

7. VR headsets small TV screen for each eye slightly different angles 3D effect

8. betwixt the two ‘sit upon’ games motorbike (bike moves) ski (wind, skis move, etc.) simple controls go within virtual roller coaster aircraft cockpit ship’s bridge

9. inside VR scenes projected on walls realistic environment hydraulic rams! real controls other people

10. applications simulate dangerous/expensive situations command and control, virtual tourism practising medical procedures, treatment of phobia see hidden real world features virtual wind tunnel visualise complex information fun :-)

11. engagement feeling part of the virtual world

12. engage the senses sight: –visual realism, 3D effects: shadows, etc., sound: –surround sound, sub-seat woofers etc. touch: –haptic and force feedback, and more … wind, … burning rubber!

13. engage the body realistic devices movement in the environment interaction and control of objects, rapid feedback … more important than photo-realism