Virtual reality is an interactive, computer-generated experience that takes place within a simulated environment. It can immerse users in realistic or fictional worlds using audio and visual feedback, and sometimes other senses. This immersion affects how users perceive sights and sounds in the virtual world as well as when they return to reality. There are different types of virtual reality devices from high-end, fully immersive headsets to affordable mobile options, and supplementary technologies further enhance immersion. Virtual reality experiences can also differ in their levels of immersion and interactivity.
Virtual reality is an interactive, computer-generated experience that takes place within a simulated environment. It can immerse users in realistic or fictional worlds using audio and visual feedback, and sometimes other senses. This immersion affects how users perceive sights and sounds in the virtual world as well as when they return to reality. There are different types of virtual reality devices from high-end, fully immersive headsets to affordable mobile options, and supplementary technologies further enhance immersion. Virtual reality experiences can also differ in their levels of immersion and interactivity.
Virtual reality is an interactive, computer-generated experience that takes place within a simulated environment. It can immerse users in realistic or fictional worlds using audio and visual feedback, and sometimes other senses. This immersion affects how users perceive sights and sounds in the virtual world as well as when they return to reality. There are different types of virtual reality devices from high-end, fully immersive headsets to affordable mobile options, and supplementary technologies further enhance immersion. Virtual reality experiences can also differ in their levels of immersion and interactivity.
Virtual reality is an interactive, computer-generated experience that takes place within a simulated environment. It can immerse users in realistic or fictional worlds using audio and visual feedback, and sometimes other senses. This immersion affects how users perceive sights and sounds in the virtual world as well as when they return to reality. There are different types of virtual reality devices from high-end, fully immersive headsets to affordable mobile options, and supplementary technologies further enhance immersion. Virtual reality experiences can also differ in their levels of immersion and interactivity.
CONNECTIONS TO HUMAN PERCEPTION WHAT IS VIRTUAL REALITY?
→ Virtual reality is an interactive
computer-generated experience that takes place in a simulated environment. This immersive environment can be similar to the real world or may be fictional. → It mainly incorporated audio and visual feedback, but may also allow other types of sensory feedback as well. CONNECTION OF VR TO HUMAN PERCEPTION → The use of virtual reality to immerse oneself can affect the person’s visual and audio perception in their mind. It affects what they see and here in the virtual realm of VR (such as interacting with a fantasy world within a game) as well as affects them when they leave the VR simulation that they were DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VIRTUAL REALITY (VR) & AUGMENTED REALITY (AR) AUGMENTED REALITY VIRTUAL REALITY MIXED REALITY (AR) (VR) (MR) → AR adds digital elements to a → VR is the complete → MR combines the elements live view, often by using the immersion experience that of both AR and VR, where the camera on a smartphone. shuts out the physical world real world and digital objects from the person. Using VR interact. Ex. Snapchat and Pokémon GO devices such as HTC Vive, Ex. Microsoft HoloLens Oculus Rift or Google Cardboard allows users to be transported into a number of real-world and imagined environments. TYPES OF Oculus Rift VIRTUAL REALITY At the top of the price range, Oculus Rift plans on being the gold standard of Virtual Reality HMDs. Specifically designed for video gaming, it has a high field of view, delivering the very best in immersive virtual experiences. Purchased by Facebook in 2014, Oculus VR are certainly well-funded as they seek to establish themselves as the DEVICES go-to Virtual Reality hardware and software company. HTC Vive HTC’s VR system – brought to us in partnership with Valve, and powered by Steam VR – is the leading VR headset and controller combo on the market today. Its best-in-class technology and content mark it out as a powerful, sleek, and innovative piece of kit. HTC are delivering breakthrough room-scale technology and fully immersive gaming experiences, and they’ve chalked up a fair few awards to further underline their capabilities. Samsung Gear VR A little bit more affordable than the Oculus Rift, Samsung’s VR headset is still powered by Oculus all the same. It does require a smartphone device to power it, and naturally works best with Samsung brand phones such as the Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, S7, and S7 Edge. Google Cardboard Another VR headset option for use with your phone, this one is, as previously mentioned, a great deal cheaper than most other HMDs. And it couldn’t be easier to use. Simply order one, and once it’s in your possession, fold it, slot your phone in, and explore a whole host of VR apps. The perfect option for those who wish to only dip their toe into the world of Virtual Reality. Treadmills & Haptic Gloves Beyond the VR headsets, there are a number of supplementary devices that serve to further improve the levels of immersion as the user enters the virtual environment. If there’s plenty of space (and expendable income) available, then the Virtuix Omni Treadmill is ideal for allowing its user to take the VR experience to another level. They can safely walk, run, or even jump in 360-degrees, exploring simulated worlds and exercising at the same time. And then there’s the question of mimicking another key sense – touch. Haptic gloves, such as the ones developed by Manus VR, will track hand movement using sensors, while vibrations will provide tactile feedback as users navigate their way through games. DIFFERENT TYPES Non-immersive Reality OF VIRTUAL This type can be seen in the virtual reality flight simulator. It has a widescreen PC with a surround system and comes with other accessories like headphones, joysticks etc. It is non–immersive reality because the viewer does REALITY not get fully immersed in the reality this device produces. It won’t give a viewer the experience of being back in time or even ignite the person’s senses but one would still get a virtual reality experience. Fully Immersive Reality One would experience full virtual experience because this type of virtual reality comes with a very powerful computer. This powerful computer must be able to detect sounds, sight, and even the slightest movement. It should be able to adjust the person’s experience. The viewer would have a head-mounted display (HMD) and would also put on sensory gloves. To achieve the fully immersed virtual reality, the device will make use of two monitors and a sound system. Augmented Reality Here one is experiencing a real world in such a way that it feels like a virtual reality experience. One can’t define it as an unreal experience but an experience of the reality around us. For instance, when a person visits an historical site on the internet, there are 3D mappings that would show the person landmarks, buildings, historical locations and other relevant information. One can move around areas in the computer to see fascinating historical sites using a smartphone. Collaborative Collaborative reality is usually in the form of virtual reality games and they are not fully immersive. This virtual reality gives the viewer an interactive experience and so one can even share their experience with other people in the virtual world. Web-based Some Scientists have discovered ways to use virtual reality over the internet using the Virtual Reality Markup Language (VRML). This gives people an opportunity to discover new and interesting things the internet can offer. Also, people get to interact and have real experiences with their friends on social media.