Virtual Reality

What is Virtual Reality?

• this is nothing but virtual reality technology. Virtual
means "replica of something real" in the computing
world.
• Now, Virtual reality means creating a simulated
environment.
• Let's make you understand this with a simple
example.
• Imagine you are a cricket fan, and these glasses
transport you into the middle of a cricket field.
• What would you do next? You will look for a real
bat to start batting.
• This is virtual reality, where you are not just
observing the changed world but actively
participating in it. Everything in that virtual
world seems natural.
Uses of Virtual Reality
• VR in Healthcare

• When it comes to what virtual reality is used for, one of

the most impactful virtual reality real-world applications
is in the world of healthcare. For obvious reasons, it’s
not practical for doctors to learn new surgical
techniques on living patients. Enter VR. In a virtual-
reality setting, healthcare professionals can practice and
hone their skills in a safe and effective way before
attempting a particular method on an actual patient.
• Virtual Reality in Education
•
Schools can also benefit greatly from the use of virtual reality in the
real world. History applications and projections can transport entire
classes to the Colosseum as it was during the

• Roman Empire or take them on trips to the moon’s

surface or

• the dark depths of Earth’s oceans.

• The sense of immersion these headsets can give students is just one
of the reasons why virtual reality is used in some classrooms already
and is likely to be featured in many more in the future.
• VR in Engineering and Design

• VR allows engineers to use 3D modeling techniques to build

prototypes in a safe environment before constructing a practical one
in the real world.
• Using this VR approach, companies are able to inspect, experiment,
and interact with their project in a virtual space so they can spot any
problems or design flaws before committing to actual assembly.
• In the end, doing so can save companies tremendous amounts of
both time and money.

• E.g. Car companies Jaguar Land Rover and BMW are only a couple of
examples of those who use virtual reality in their design process.
• VR in Law Enforcement/Military
• In a virtual reality setting, soldiers and officers
can learn how to appropriately respond to
scenarios they may encounter in the real
world.
• This process helps the trainees learn how to
make the correct judgment calls before being
thrust into a situation where they have to
make split-second decisions.
• Virtual Reality in Business
• Everything from training scenarios to conference calls can be
enhanced through the addition of virtual reality applications.
• Professionals from different cities or even different countries
can use VR to sit down in a virtual conference room for
meetings as if they were all in the same space.
• You could even have an entire industry conference take place
completely in VR.
• These VR uses extend across several different professional
fields.
• For instance, those working in the real estate industry can set
up virtual tours of properties for prospective buyers who may
not be able to physically attend.
• And those who work in retail sales can offer hands-on product
demonstrations from anywhere.
Introduction to Unity
• Unity is an engine for creating games on
multiple platforms.
• Unity was released by Unity Technologies in
2005.
• The focus of Unity lies in the development of
both 3D and 2D games and interactive
content.
• The most popular platforms are Android, PC,
and iOS systems.
creating 3D objects and terrain in unity
• The Unity Editor includes a built-in set
of Terrain features that allow you to add
landscapes to your game.
• To add a Terrain GameObject to your Scene,
select GameObject > 3D Object > Terrain from
the menu.
Introduction to Animations and UI
• UI animation is the process of adding motion to UI
elements in order to enhance a product’s
interactivity.
• UX and UI designers use animation to guide them
around the interface, alert users of a change,
influence users’ decisions, and indicate a
relationship between elements—among other
uses.
• UI animation also reduces the mechanical feel of a
website or app, creating a much more natural and
intuitive experience.
• What are the different kinds of UI animation?
• Micro-interactions
•
Micro-animations are perhaps the most commonly used
type of UI animation.
• They inform users
• when an action is successfully completed, or
• when an operation is unsuccessful,
• essentially helping users to visualize the result of each
action.
• Pressing a button,
• moving a toggle,
• scrolling down a page, or
• getting a ‘silent’ icon when you switch your phone on
silent—these are all examples of micro-animations.
• Loading and progress
• Loading and progress animations help to keep
users informed by
• demonstrating the process of completing an
action, or
• letting them know how long it will be until the
action is completed.
• No one likes waiting for something to load,
especially without an understanding of how
long they’ll be waiting for.
• Navigation
• Navigational animations guide the user
through the interface.
• The more complex or comprehensive a
website is, the more crucial navigational
animations are in making the website
intuitive.