3.03A Evolution of Virtual Reality
3.03 Explore virtual reality design and use.
Characteristics of Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality
is extremely
is a simulated interactive.
environment.
involves the use
involves computer- of human
generated senses.
graphics.
exists in many
is 3-dimensional. different forms.
History of Virtual Reality
History of Virtual Reality
1927-29 – Link trainers; attempt to duplicate
airplane cockpit.
Mid 1940’s-1990s – Flight simulators.
1970s-Flight simulators operated in real time.
1979-Head-mounted displays used.
Early 1980s-Pilots navigated through detailed
virtual worlds.
Movie and Game Industry Uses
1970s
Star Wars movie used
computer generated
graphics.
1980’s
Data glove was invented to
produce music by linking
hand gestures to a music
synthesizer.
Mattel™ adapted it into the
Power Glove for Nintendo.
Uses of Virtual Reality
Some of today’s uses
Architect
Education
Entertainment
Medicine
Military Training
Development of Virtual Reality
Development of Virtual Reality
Basic elements of Virtual Reality have
existed since 1980.
Virtual Reality environments require:
High-performance computers.
Specialized software and additional hardware.
Review
Characteristics
History
Uses
Development