Virtual Reality: An Emerging Technology

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Virtual Reality An Emerging Technology

• Presented by Tommy, Ashley, Ryan, and Alexei

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Virtual Reality (VR)

• 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

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Two Versions Immersive and Non-immersive

• Immersive VR
• Provides the most in-depth and realistic virtual
  experience
• Most expensive
• Used for skills training

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Sensory Equipment Used

• Stereoscopic displays for sight
• Wired Glove

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Sensory Equipment (Contd)

• Joystick Keyboard
• Bodysuit
• Omni-directional Treadmills
• Headphones

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Applications of Immersive VR

• Medical
• Parachute
• Training

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Flight Training
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Immersive VRVideo Example

• (See Web Browser)

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Non-immersive VR

• Less technical and realistic than immersive
• Easily accessed
• Cheaper

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Uses of Non-Immersive VR

• Auto- cad programs used by architects engineers
• Employee training
• Virtual tours
• First- person video games

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Virtual Reality Games

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

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Non-Immersive VRVideo Example
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Virtual Tours

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

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Questions and Comments

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