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 years later people would still be t....
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