Essay Archive - Virtual Reality: What it is and How it Works
Virtual Reality: What it is and How it Works
Imagine being able to point into the sky and fly. Or perhaps walk
through space and connect molecules together. These are some of the
dreams that have come with the invention of virtual reality. With
the introduction of computers, numerous applications have been
enhanced or created. The newest technology that is being tapped is that
of artificial reality, or "virtual reality" (VR). When Morton
Heilig first got a patent for his "Sensorama Simulator" in 1962,
he had no idea that 30 ....
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