2.03A Evolution of Virtual Reality

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2.03A Evolution of Virtual Reality

• 2.03 Explore virtual reality design and use.

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Meaning of Virtual Reality

• A simulated environment giving the user a feeling
  of being part of the experience.

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Characteristics of Virtual Reality
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Virtual Reality

• is extremely interactive.
• involves the use of human senses.
• exists in many different forms.

• is a simulated environment.
• involves computer-generated graphics.
• is 3-dimensional.

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History of Virtual Reality
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History of Virtual Reality

• 1927-29 Link trainers attempt to duplicate
  airplane cockpit.
• Mid 1940s-1990s Flight simulators.
• 1970s-Flight simulators operated in real time.
• 1979-Head-mounted displays used.
• Early 1980s-Pilots navigated through detailed
  virtual worlds.

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Movie and Game Industry Uses

• 1970s
• Star Wars movie used computer generated
  graphics.
• 1980s
• Data glove was invented to produce music by
  linking hand gestures to a music synthesizer.
• Mattel adapted it into the Power Glove for
  Nintendo.

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Development of Virtual Reality
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Development of Virtual Reality

• Basic elements of Virtual Reality have existed
  since 1980.
• Developing virtual reality environments requires
  
• High-performance computers.
• Specialized software and additional hardware.

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Todays Uses of Virtual Reality
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Some of Todays Uses

• Architecture
• Education
• Entertainment
• Medicine
• Military Training

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Review

• Characteristics
• History
• Uses
• Development