Virtual Reality:
A computer-generated world
Darshan Neupane
What is Virtual Reality?
Virtual Reality or VR is a fully immersive simulated
environment where users can interact with artificial three dimensional visual.
Usage of Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality gained popularity when it was introduced to gaming. The
newly integrated virtual reality with high-end graphics and animations to
create surreal gaming experiences quickly gained massive followers.
Nowadays, it can be seen used in many other industries such as: entertainment,
Components of Virtual reality
Field of view and frame rate - The field of view regulate the
environment around you. Although, the current virtual reality
headset has limitation to human’s natural field of view.
The Frame Rate (FPS) is the frequency at which images are
displayed and captured. Since virtual reality works same as real
life. The average fps used in VR is 60 because it can capture more
details and render videos smoothly.
360 Audio and sound effects – The 360 audio and sound effects
fully mimic the real-world applications of sound. The spatial
sound can help you heard sounds from all around you.
Positioning and Head Tracking – VR incorporate these two
components; So that the user can get the freedom to view 3D
plane same as the real world. It increases the sense of perception,
presence, and cognition.
military, Healthcare, Architecture, and automotive industries. Many
professionals or students can safely practice and prepare for real-world
scenarios. For examples, it can help surgeons and pilots to enact real life
situation in virtual world. It can help people with mental and physical
disorders. Such as treating phobias, anxiety, and depression. It is also used in
physical therapy like assisting paralyzed patient to walk again.
What the future holds?
References
“We live in an information age, an era marked by rapid
adoption of new technologies.” (Holland, para.9). As
advancement of virtual reality continues, we see
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improvements in both hardware and software. In contrast,
a haptic touch gloves are included instead of controller
for realistic touch. The headsets are becoming lighter and
wireless. The Imaging and 3-D rendering in virtual reality
is getting more realistic due to high-definition pixels. VR
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technologies will open doors to Artificial intelligence
(AI). A person can climb Mount Everest from his
bedroom only with a VR headset. The VR can be used for
education purposes. For example, training employees
from around the globe. The VR market for the future is
astounding. The VR market has already reached
evaluation of 15.5 billion euros as of 2022. Therefore, the
virtual reality can help the world by providing a false
reality where we can do the impossible.
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