Unit 5 - Virtual Reality

Question 1

What is virtual reality?

Answer 1

a technology that uses computer to generate a simulation of a three dimensional space and allows an actual person to interact with the space and the objects it contains.

The virtual simulated environment is known as virtual world.

Question 2

Architecture of VR:

Answer 2

It consists of:
* HMD (Head mounted devices)
* Motion tracking
* Input devices
* GPU
* Computer or Consoles
* Software
* Sensors
* Network Connectivity
* Haptic Feedback

Question 3

Forms of VR

Answer 3

1. Through-the-Window - look into virtual world from the seat of the real-world.
2. Immersive VR - HMG is used to get immersed in the virtual world. HMG befitted with tracking system.
3. Second Person VR - captures image of the participant and inserts it into the virtual world.

Question 4

VR Applications

Answer 4

1. Education
2. Military
3. Entertainment
4. Architecture
5. E-commerce
6. Medicine
7. Engineering and Design

Question 5

VR Devices

Answer 5

1. Hand Gloves
2. Head mounting tracking system
3. 3-D Sound system
4. HMD
5. VR chair
6. CCD and VCR
7. Touchable Holograms