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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 is extremely
environment. interactive.

involves computer- involves the use

generated of human
graphics. senses.

exists in many
is 3-dimensional. different forms.
History of Virtual Reality
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.
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.
Development of Virtual Reality
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.
Todays Uses of
Virtual Reality
Some of Todays Uses

Architecture
Education
Entertainment
Medicine
Military Training
Review
Characteristics
History
Uses
Development