Basic concepts of Virtual Reality (VR)
- 1. VIRTUAL VATSAL VORA - 174157
- 2. SLIDE 1 WHAT IS VIRTUAL REALITY? ‣Virtual reality (VR) is an interactive computer-generated experience taking place within a simulated environment, that incorporates mainly auditory and visual but also other kinds of sensory such as haptic. ‣In simpler terms, Virtual Reality is something which makes the user feel that he/she has entered a completely new environment. There is a sense of belonging.
- 3. SLIDE 2 DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AR AND VR! ▸The most prominent difference between Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality is that in VR, the system is able to transpose the user, while in AR, the user can only witness the surroundings using a screen (of tablet, smartphone). ▸Putting on a VR headset for example would blind you from the existing world but will expand your senses and imagination. While in AR, it takes the current reality in account and adds more to it. ▸For example: Classroom.
- 4. SLIDE 3 EVOLUTION OF VIRTUAL REALITY ‣ 1956: A cinematographer called Morton L. Heilig came up with what he called the Sensorama, which was patented later in the year 1962. This invention was capable of simulating a person’s every sense and featured stereo speakers as well as stereophonic 3D display. ‣1987: Jaron Lanier launches the term ‘Virtual Reality’ ‣1993: First ever VR headset was introduced by the gaming company SEGA. ‣2014: Google Cardboard is introduced and becomes a grand success in the VR technology market.
- 5. SLIDE 4 USES OF VIRTUAL REALITY ▸Solving Anxiety issues among people. ▸Surgery: The first VR based surgery was carried out in 2016 on a cancer patient. ▸VR Movie Theatres. ▸Educational purpose: https://youtu.be/EXYzj6qwCCk
- 6. SLIDE 5 STARTUPS ENGAGED IN VIRTUAL REALITY ▸GazeMatic: Indian startup based in Bangalore. A VR based voice calling startup. ▸Tesseract Inc. : Created the worlds first 360 degree 3D VR camera. https://youtu.be/OmDS-FdotNU ▸Trimensions: Based in New Delhi. This startup deals with training employees based on different situations in the organisation.
- 8. SLIDE 7 SMARTVIZX EXPLANATION ‣ Represents the highest level of quality and interactivity one can get from a real time visualisation. Play around the spaces and peek into every corner imaginable. The user can change materials, control lights, move furniture and props around to their heart's content.
- 9. SLIDE 8 FUTURE OF VIRTUAL REALITY ▸It has the possibility of becoming our next computing system. It has the capability to replace gaming, filmmaking, or other entertainment content.