The Function Of Virtual Reality (VR)

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The advancements of technology over the last 20 years have been incredible to observe. Now, Virtual Reality (VR) has given us a new way to observe this technological revolution. Virtual reality is usually thought of as an artificial, computer-generated simulation or a recreation of a real life environment or situation that immerses a user by experiencing the simulated reality firsthand, primarily by stimulating their vision and hearing through Head Mounted Displays (HMD). (1) However, there is a new inverse reflection of VR known as Augmented Realty (AR). AR is a technology that layers computer-generated enhancements over an existing reality; making it more meaningful through the ability to interact with it. (1) Interestingly, Both VR and AR can be combined to create a mixed reality through the use of HMD’s or three dimensional (3D) glasses. Two examples of such devices that make this technology possible are Microsoft’s HoloLens and the ZSpace 300. Microsoft’s HoloLens is a wireless augmented reality HMD that lets …show more content…

Dissimilar to Microsoft’s HoloLens HMD design; this streamlined hardware and software solution consists of a 24” high definition, immersive monitor with full resolution images rendered for each eye and uses sensors to track the viewing angle of the user through Polarized passive eyewear. The zSpace 3-button stylus with integrated infrared LED manages all interactions in the immersive spaces and allows students to manipulate virtual 3D objects ranging from the detailed exploration of human anatomy to the fluorine atom; to learn concepts such as math, physics, geology, engineering, history and biology. Additionally, zSpace even provides a development platform for creating new applications and integrating new input devices.

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