VIRTUAL REALITY GETS REAL By Mariana Luis Palmieri VIRTUAL REALITY GETS REAL By Mariana Luis Palmieri

What is Virtual Reality?  Is the simulation of a real or imagined environment that can be experienced visually in the three dimensions of width, height, and depth  As the images become larger and interactive controls more complex, the perception of "reality" increases.  Is the simulation of a real or imagined environment that can be experienced visually in the three dimensions of width, height, and depth  As the images become larger and interactive controls more complex, the perception of "reality" increases.

The beginnings of Virtual Reality  1950s, Morton Heilig, applied his cinematographer experience to developed the Sensorama.  Ivan Sutherland, created what is widely considered to be the first virtual reality head mounted display (HMD) system.  1950s, Morton Heilig, applied his cinematographer experience to developed the Sensorama.  Ivan Sutherland, created what is widely considered to be the first virtual reality head mounted display (HMD) system.

Earlier Hypermedia and Virtual Reality Systems  In 1977, Andrew Lippman created the Aspen Movie Map  In the late 1980s the term "virtual reality" was popularized by Jaron Lanier.  In 1985 Lanier had founded the company VPL, which developed and built the goggles and gloves systems.  In 1977, Andrew Lippman created the Aspen Movie Map  In the late 1980s the term "virtual reality" was popularized by Jaron Lanier.  In 1985 Lanier had founded the company VPL, which developed and built the goggles and gloves systems.

Virtual Reality Applications  Architecture and Construction Field  Art and Culture Field  Medicine and Health Field  Education and Training Field  Architecture and Construction Field  Art and Culture Field  Medicine and Health Field  Education and Training Field

Architecture and Construction Field Present A building can be created as an interactive experience while its constructed. Future  Experience houses or buildings in virtual reality before final designs.  See the structure, hear sounds, feel its textures, and experience its fragrances

Art and Culture Field Present  Virtually visit a number of actual art galleries and museums via internet.  Museums have special exhibits of virtual-reality art works. Future  A work of art may become a physically interactive experience.  You may interact with its elements. Even change them.

Medicine and Health Field Present  Its been used for medical therapy. Ex: Future  Practice an operation for a specific patient before the procedure.  Assist in visualizing a part of their body for healing. Present  Its been used for medical therapy. Ex: Future  Practice an operation for a specific patient before the procedure.  Assist in visualizing a part of their body for healing.

Education and Training Field Present  Beginning to be applied in the education system. Future  Conduct experiments without risking an accidental explosion in the lab  Able to visit different historical events and places stm stm Ex: stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/dorset/ stm Present  Beginning to be applied in the education system. Future  Conduct experiments without risking an accidental explosion in the lab  Able to visit different historical events and places stm stm Ex: stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/dorset/ stm

Types of Virtual Reality Systems Video MappingImmersive Systems Telepresence Everything is based on a simple screen television. Based on a room in which the viewer(s) stand. Links remote sensors in the real world with the senses of a human operator. The system is controlled by using a keyboard. Equipped with a Head Mounted Display The remote sensors might be located on a robot.

Bibliography  Briggs, John C. “ The Promise of Virtual Reality. ” Vol. 30, The Futurist,  BBCNews.com “ School has virtual reality class. ” Saturday, 15 November  Sciencedaily.com. “ Virtual Reality Gets Real. ” Aug. 18,  Briggs, John C. “ The Promise of Virtual Reality. ” Vol. 30, The Futurist,  BBCNews.com “ School has virtual reality class. ” Saturday, 15 November  Sciencedaily.com. “ Virtual Reality Gets Real. ” Aug. 18, 2008.

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