Experts and researchers feel that new and more developed devices ahs to be developed in order to increase interaction for users. The few basic interactive devices like the keyboard and the mouse are really easy for any user to use. But they stop the user to completely enjoy sense of immersion. But for full proper … Continue reading Virtual Reality Clothing
Everyone cannot really afford a CAVE system or purchase a bodysuit. One still have other options to choose from than using a wand or a joystick. The user’s sense of immersion increases when the devices that take part into the navigational section are efficient and smooth and tally with the real life experience of the … Continue reading Virtual Reality Input Devices
Virtual reality glasses or goggles are a type of eyewear which functions as a display device. They enable the wearer to view a series of computer generated images which they can then interact with. They take the form of one or two display screens which are worn in front of the face and project graphical … Continue reading Virtual Reality Glasses
There are several types of virtual reality glasses which are designed to be used with different systems. These include the PC, Mac and PS3 (Playstation 3) console. These glasses are mainly worn for gaming, for example World of Warcraft. There are two types of glasses – wired and wireless – which work with all types … Continue reading Virtual Reality Glasses for the PC
This article discusses the use of virtual reality glasses with games consoles such as the Playstation 3 (PS3). Virtual reality glasses have been designed to be used with the PS3 but have received a mixed reception. Many gamers argue that these glasses display poor quality images and are uncomfortable to wear. They also argue that … Continue reading Virtual Reality Glasses for the PS3
There have been developments in virtual reality to bring this technology to people at an affordable price. For example there are virtual reality glasses which are designed for PC users as well as gamers but will there be a Mac version? There have been rumours that Apple is conducting research into virtual reality glasses or … Continue reading Virtual Reality Glasses for the Mac
HMD Name: Cardboard Designer: Google Website: https://www.google.com/get/cardboard/ Estimated price Approx $10 Display type: Not included Resolution: NA Field of view: Approx. 96 degrees Head tracking: Yes, smartphone dependent Eye Tracking: No Audio: None Refresh rate: Variable Latency: Variable (45mm focal length lenses standard) Optics: Variable Inputs: None Type: Smartphone HMD shell Google Cardboard might look … Continue reading Google Cardboard Virtual Reality Headset
The Google Glass is the most well known early attempt to create a wearable, reality augmenting computer. This product sits at the head of a predicted boom in wearable technology. The Glass is actually an example of an OHMD, or Optical Head-Mounted Display. This simply means that, unlike a VR HMD which will enclose your … Continue reading Google Glass
HMD Name: Hololens Designer: Microsoft Website: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-hololens/en-us Estimated price: $3000 Display type: Proprietary “holographic” display technology Resolution: Unknown Field of view: Approx. 40 degrees (unconfirmed) Head tracking: Yes Eye Tracking: No Audio: Yes, no sound isolation Refresh rate: 60Hz Latency: TBA/Unknown Optics: TBA, can be worn with glasses Inputs: NA/Unknown Type: Self-contained mobile HMD The … Continue reading Hololens Virtual Reality Headset
HMD Name: Immerse Designer: Thumbs Up! Website: http://www.thumbsupuk.com/Products/Immerse-_Virtual_Reality_Headset Estimated price $45 Display type: Phone Dependent Resolution: Phone Type Field of view: “Ultra wide”, no official number from maker. Head tracking: Yes Eye Tracking: No Audio: No, own headphones Refresh rate: Phone dependent Latency: Phone dependent Optics: IPD adjustment, ring focus Inputs: Phone Dependent Type: Smartphone … Continue reading Immerse VR – Virtual Reality Headset
