VIRTUAL REALITY

Muhammad Zaim bin Zainuddin

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What is Virtual Reality?
◦ Virtual Reality (VR) is the use of computer technology to create a simulated environment.
◦ Virtual Reality’s most immediately-recognizable component is the head-mounted display (HMD). Human beings are visual
creatures, and display technology is often the single biggest difference between immersive Virtual Reality systems and
traditional user interfaces.
◦ Major players in Virtual Reality include HTC Vive, Oculus Rift and PlayStation VR (PSVR)

So basically, Virtual Reality (VR) is the use of computer technology to create a simulated environment. Unlike traditional user
interfaces, VR places the user inside an experience. Instead of viewing a screen in front of them, users are immersed and able to
interact with 3D worlds. By simulating as many senses as possible, such as vision, hearing, touch, even smell, the computer is
transformed into a gatekeeper to this artificial world. The only limits to near-real VR experiences are the availability of content
and cheap computing power.
The difference between VR and AR
◦ The terms "virtual reality" and "augmented reality" refer to the same thing. Augmented Reality can be thought of as Virtual
Reality with one foot in the actual world: Augmented Reality simulates artificial items in the real world, whereas Virtual
Reality creates an artificial environment to inhabit.
◦ The computer determines the position and orientation of a camera in Augmented Reality using sensors and algorithms. AR
technology then superimposes the computer-generated visuals over a user's view of the real world, rendering the 3D graphics
as they would seem from the camera's perspective.
◦ Similar sensors and math are used by the computer in Virtual Reality. Instead of placing a real camera in a physical location,
the position of the user's eyes is placed in the simulated environment. The images respond to the user's head movement. VR
technology produces a believable, interactive world for the viewer rather than mixing virtual elements and a real scene.
Virtual Reality Technology
◦ The head-mounted display (HMD) is the most immediately recognizable component of Virtual Reality. Humans are visual
creatures, and the display technology that separates immersive Virtual Reality systems from standard user interfaces is
frequently the most significant distinction. CAVE automatic virtual environments, for example, actively project virtual content
into room-sized screens. Consumer and industrial wearables are the wild west, while they're enjoyable for individuals in
colleges and big labs.
◦ The future of wearables is unfolding, but it is yet uncertain, thanks to a plethora of developing hardware and software
alternatives. The HTC Vive Pro Eye, Oculus Quest, and Playstation VR are leading the way, but Google, Apple, Samsung,
Lenovo, and others may surprise the industry with new levels of realism and usability. Whoever wins, the ease of purchasing a
helmet-sized gadget that can be used in a living room, office, or factory floor has pushed HMDs to the forefront of Virtual
Reality technologies.
Virtual Reality and the importance of audio

◦ Virtual Reality apps that are convincing require more than just graphics. A person's perception of space is based on both
hearing and vision. In fact, humans react to aural cues faster than they do to visual cues. Accurate environmental sounds and
spatial qualities are required to create completely immersive Virtual Reality experiences. These give a virtual world a strong
sensation of presence. Put on some headphones and play around with this audio infographic from The Verge to get a sense of
the binaural audio elements that go into a Virtual Reality experience.
◦ While audio-visual information is the easiest to mimic in Virtual Reality, significant research and development into the other
senses are currently ongoing. Users can feel as if they're walking through a simulation rather than sitting in a chair or on a
couch thanks to tactile inputs like omnidirectional treadmills. From simple spinning-weight "rumble" motors to futuristic
ultrasonic technology, haptic technologies, also known as kinesthetic or touch feedback technology, have advanced. Along
with visual VR experiences, it is now possible to hear and feel true-to-life sensations.
Today's Virtual Reality Applications
Unsurprisingly, the video gaming industry is one of the most enthusiastic
supporters of VR. Support for the Oculus Rift headsets has already been
jerry-rigged into games like Skyrim and Grand Theft Auto, while newer
games like Elite: Dangerous include it out of the box. Many traditional
gaming user interface metaphors must be altered for VR (after all, who wants
to pick items from a menu that fills their entire field of vision? ), but the
industry has been fast to adapt as actual Virtual Reality hardware has been
more widely available.
Virtual Reality and data visualization

◦ Virtual Reality has helped scientific and engineering data

visualisation for years, but recent advancements in display
technology have sparked interest in everything from molecular
visualisation to architecture to weather forecasts.
VR for aviation, medicine, and the military

◦ Virtual Reality training is an appealing alternative to live training with

expensive equipment, dangerous scenarios, or sensitive technologies in
aviation, medicine, and the military. Commercial pilots can employ virtual
reality headsets and realistic cockpits in comprehensive training
programmes that combine virtual flying with live instruction. Surgeons can
practise with virtual tools and patients before transferring their virtual
talents to the operating room, and studies have already shown that this type
of training results in faster surgeons who make less mistakes. Virtual raids
can be carried out by police and troops without putting lives at danger.
Virtual Reality and the treatment of mental illness

◦ In terms of medical, the introduction of Virtual Reality technology to

ongoing therapy programmes could help the treatment of mental disease,
such as post-traumatic stress disorder. VR has the ability to help people heal
from, reconcile, and understand real-world experiences beyond gaming,
industrial, and commercial uses, whether it's helping veterans to confront
problems in a controlled environment or overcoming phobias in tandem
with behavioural treatment.
What You’ll Need: Headsets
◦ There are a plethora of VR headsets on the market, all with differing levels of capability and costs. Entry-level
VR headsets, such as Google Cardboard*, use your phone as the screen, whereas PC-based headsets, such as
the HTC Vive* or Oculus Rift*, are immersive and provide a premium VR experience. Microsoft just
introduced its Windows* 10 Mixed Reality platform, which will be supported by fully immersive headsets from
Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Samsung at first.
◦ Some AR headsets are currently available, with more said to be on the way in the future. Microsoft Hololens*,
Google Glass*, and the Meta 2* are all excellent examples.
◦ Every PC-connected HMD will have different system requirements, so check with the HMD vendor for their
recommended and minimum system requirements if you're buying a new Virtual Reality headset.
What You’ll Need: Computers
◦ If you're shopping for a new computer and want to try virtual reality, you'll need something that can handle a lot of processing
power. The CPU, GPU, and memory are the most important components in high-end PCs or laptops for Virtual Reality (and
other complex tasks like gaming or video editing).
◦ It's possible that you'll have a bad time if these high-performing components don't operate together. You'll have a good time
leaning in, standing up, or walking about thanks to a powerful system. VR that lags makes it hard for the virtual environment to
behave as you expect, which can cause more than simply dissatisfaction; it can also cause motion sickness
◦ A high-end CPU aids in positional tracking and controls the realism and immersion of your virtual environment, allowing you
to have a more immersive experience in a higher-fidelity setting. Consider the latest generation Intel CoreTM i7 processor for a
fantastic VR experience.
◦ A discrete graphics processing unit (GPU) is recommended, and it is essential for the Oculus Rift*, HTC Vive*, and Windows
Mixed Reality Ultra*. The GPU is in charge of rendering the high-resolution, immersive graphics required for virtual reality.
Oculus, HTC, and Microsoft all have profiler software that you can download and run on your PC to see whether it fulfils the
minimum requirements for their virtual reality headsets..
The Future of Virtual Reality
◦ Virtual reality is one of the technologies with the most promising future growth prospects. According to IDC Research (2018),
investment in virtual reality and augmented reality will increase 21-fold over the next four years, reaching 15.5 billion euros
by 2022. Furthermore, these technologies will be critical to businesses' digital transformation efforts, with spending in this
area expected to surpass that of the consumer sector by 2019. By 2020, it is estimated that more than half of the larger
European enterprises will have implemented a VR and RA strategy.
◦ In today's market, people are looking for applications that go beyond leisure, tourism, or marketing and are more cost-
effective. Virtual interfaces must also be enhanced to eliminate flaws like clipping, which causes solid objects to appear as if
they may be passed through. Or to reduce the negative impacts that VR has on humans, such as motion sickness, which is a
dizziness caused by a mismatch between our body's movement and what we see in the virtual world.
◦ The top tech giants are already working on headsets that don't require connections and
can display visuals in high definition. They're working on Virtual Reality headsets that
have 8K resolution and have significantly more powerful processors. There is even
speculation that Artificial Intelligence will be integrated over the next few years. The
newer 5G standard may also open up new possibilities for the future of virtual reality.
More gadgets and vast user populations will be able to connect thanks to this standard.
Furthermore, due to its near-zero latency, consumers would be able to receive images
in real time, almost as if they were seeing them with their own eyes.
◦ As a result, Virtual Reality is no longer considered science fiction. It is a part of our
present, and it will lead to advancements that will influence the future in the following
years.
Advantages Of Using Virtual Reality In The Classroom

◦ Provides exceptional visualisations that are impossible to achieve in a traditional classroom setting.Virtual reality is
fantastic because it allows us to explore other worlds and experiences. Wearing a VR headset exposes you to high-quality
representations that can positively impact your life. Did you realise that visuals can truly assist us in learning more
effectively? So, have a look at this website to learn more.Traditional teaching approaches will never be able to reach such a
high level of effectiveness in highlighting concepts through visualisations.
◦ It arouses curiosity. Students, regardless of their age, will always choose to sit and watch something rather than read it.
Virtual reality technology is intriguing because it can produce incredible experiences that could never be "experienced" in real
life. With the usage of this technology, students will be more motivated to learn.
◦ Students' interest is piqued.Teachers nowadays find it extremely difficult to develop an effective classroom environment.
With the introduction of virtual reality technology into school, this feature will go permanently, as most students would be
enticed to talk about their virtual reality experiences.
◦ It Doesn't Feel Like Work at All. Let's face it: wearing a headset and witnessing things flash
before your eyes, learning new material through films and beautiful visualisations doesn't seem like
work. If we can make education enjoyable for children, they will want to study more and be more
ambitious.This is essentially a rule of thumb. When we enjoy something, we will do it with greater
enthusiasm, perform better, and will not feel as if we are performing a painful task.
◦ In various fields, it improves the quality of education. Take, for example, medication. In 2016,
forward-thinking doctors are utilising virtual reality (VR) technology to study new elements of
medicine and better teach others. Another example is the field of content authoring and editing.
Virtual reality may often assist in the detection of errors in content as well as give excellent editing
capabilities.
◦ The Language Barrier is Disappeared. When it comes to schooling, the language barrier is
frequently a major issue. If you wish to study in another country, you must be able to communicate
in that language. Virtual reality allows for the incorporation of any language into the software. As a
result, language will no longer be a barrier to students' educational goals.
Disadvantages Of Using Virtual Reality In The Classroom

◦ Human Connections are harmed. While virtual reality can be a valuable benefit in most fields of endeavours, it can also be a
significant drawback. Personal human interactions and interpersonal connections are the foundations of conventional
education. Virtual reality is different in that it is just you and the software. This has the potential to harm student relationships
as well as human communication in general.
◦ A lack of adaptability. Utilizing a virtual reality headset is a different experience than using a traditional classroom where
you may be flexible, ask questions, and receive answers. You won't be able to do anything else than what you're supposed to
accomplish if you're using specialised software that has been programmed to perform in the same way. Because schooling is
not a fixed activity, most students may find this lack of flexibility to be a disadvantage. It's always changing!
◦ It's quite pricey. The cost of advanced technologies is often prohibitive. We need to spend billions of dollars on these features
if we want to spread the virtual reality trend and reach the people. Furthermore, only the wealthy will have access to current
schooling that takes advantage of the virtual reality environment. Because the poor cannot afford it, we will promote
educational inequity.
◦ Issues with functionality. Things can go wrong with coded software, just like
they might with any other programme. When something goes wrong, the learning
activity of your students is suspended until the tool is repaired. This can be costly
as well as inconvenient.So, if a student has exams the next day and his virtual
reality headset malfunctions, he will be unable to study and pass the exam. This
was simply an example; anything might happen at any time.
◦ Virtual Addiction is a term used to describe a person's addiction to the
virtual world.It's also possible that students will become addicted to their virtual
world. We've observed the effects of video games and intense events on people.
We may even use drugs as an example; if what people experience is better than
their everyday lives, there's a good possibility they'll develop an addiction.
Virtual Reality Designs for Music
◦ Virtual reality has the ability to dramatically transform how music is consumed and made. VR can give a totally
realistic music experience from the comfort of one's own home by recreating intense concert scenes or placing
users in a recording studio.
◦ The first concept we offer is a free concert service. If human experience is an internal simulation of the body
and its surroundings, a well-applied VR experience of a concert might give someone the precise impression of
being front row at their favorite artist's event from anywhere in the globe, according to Predictive Coding. We
propose that 360-degree sensors and cameras be installed in the front row of live concerts, allowing fans to
live-stream the event and experience it in real-time using a VR headset.
◦ Virtual reality technology could be used to create music. Rather than having to buy expensive instruments,
speakers, and other recording equipment, a VR programme may create a virtual recording studio to imitate the
experience. A VR recording studio might provide full capabilities for someone seeking to compose music,
similar to the VR games discussed above, such as Rock Band, where players are given toy instruments. This
type of technology has the potential to totally transform the way music is created.
VR for Auto Showrooms

◦ Virtual reality technology has the potential to enhance sales for automakers and
dealers. They can increase online sales by setting up virtual showrooms where
potential buyers can look at 3D automobiles' exteriors and interiors and take a test
drive - all without having to leave their homes.
◦ A virtual car displayed in a VR immersive showroom is a complete and detailed
duplicate of the original model. Still, a consumer can easily change key features –
such as the external colour or the interior material – to see which combination or
variety they prefer.
Conclusion
◦ The virtual reality world, as you may have noticed, is always changing. It
has the potential to offer a slew of benefits to practically any profession, but
it also has the potential to be disastrous. Overall, we feel that modernising
education through the use of virtual reality can be a very fruitful endeavour.