Virtual reality uses software and hardware to generate realistic 3D environments that simulate our senses. It has been in development since the 1950s, starting with early devices like the Sensorama simulator. Modern VR is now used widely for gaming, education, engineering, arts and medicine due to benefits like being able to interact with 3D objects. However, a key challenge is users experiencing disorientation when immersed in virtual worlds. The future of VR looks promising as the technology becomes more advanced and accessible to the public.

1. VIRTUAL REALITY-
CUTTING-EDGE INNOVATION TO THE
MODERN WORLD
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16224612 Chan Man Chun
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2. CONTENT
What is
Virtual
Reality?
History Feature Usage
Benefits&
Challeges

3.  use software to generate realistic
images, sounds and other sensations
that replicate a real environment
 a realistic and immersive simulation of a
three-dimensional environment, created
using interactive software and hardware
 present senses (e.g. taste, touch, smell,
sight and hearing)with made-up
information
WHAT IS VIRTUAL REALITY?

4. HISTORY
1950
1960
1970
‘Sensorama’- first type of multimedia device in
the form of an interactive theatre experience,
devised by Morton Heilig
The first head mounted display,‘Headsight’ ,was designed
to be used by helicopter pilots who needed to be able to
see their surroundings whilst flying at night
The first interactive map was invented which
enabled people to walk through the town of
Aspen

5. HISTORY
1980
1990
Now
VR used on projects for NASA as well as
research into new forms of human-computer
interaction(HCI)
The hype surrounding this technology had an
adverse effect, causing a decrease in the
popularity of VR
People get more aware of the potential danger of
VR and tend to downplay its capabilities

6. FEATURE
Three-dimensional
images
Change when
people move
natural, free-flowing
form of interaction

7. USAGE
Video game
Education and training
Engineering
Fine arts
Film
Sport
Medicine
Architecture
Entertainment

8. BENEFIT AND CHALLENGE
Walk around a
3D building
Users become
disoriented

9. FUTURE OF VIRTUAL REALTY
Potential
Positive
Popular

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