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 ....
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