Virtual reality involves immersing users in simulated, 3D environments through specialized headsets or displays. It has emerged as an important technology with applications in many fields. Virtual reality can be immersive, where users are fully immersed in a simulated world, or non-immersive where users view simulated content but remain aware they are not physically present. It has seen increasing commercial development and uses since the 1980s. Today, virtual reality is used for applications such as education, training, gaming, engineering design, and healthcare. While it allows for new experiences, virtual reality also has disadvantages including high equipment costs and limitations on physical interaction compared to the real world.