What is virtual reality combat simulation? This is a type of virtual environment which is used to train new recruits in the skills and techniques necessary to function effectively. It is used by the Army, Navy and Air force and is proving to be an extremely useful addition to their training arsenal. A combat simulation … Continue reading Virtual reality combat simulation
Virtual reality technology is used for army exercises where the aim is to simulate combat manoeuvres but without the risk of physical danger to the participants. This means exploring hostile environments and dealing with unexpected or unwarranted situations. These situations form part of a normal tour of duty but require the necessary skills and expertise … Continue reading Virtual reality army exercises
The treatment of phobias is one area where virtual reality is proving to be very useful. Phobias are extreme reactions – usually an anxiety or panic attack – to a particular situation or object which is often out of proportion to the potential threat it poses. In some cases their reaction is so extreme that … Continue reading Virtual reality in phobia treatment
The tracking devices are the main components for the VR systems. They interact with the system’s processing unit. This relays to the system the orientation of the user’s point of view. In systems which let a user to roam around within a physical space, the locality of the person can be detected with the help … Continue reading Virtual Reality Tracking Systems
HMD Name: VR One Designer: Zeiss Website: http://vrone.us/ Estimated price $120 (Excl. $10 phone tray) Display type: Phone dependent Resolution: Phone dependent Field of view: 100 degrees Head tracking: Yes Eye Tracking: No Audio: Own headphones Refresh rate: Phone dependent Latency: Phone dependent Optics: Custom Zeiss optics, no IPD needed Inputs: TBA Type: Smartphone HMD … Continue reading Zeiss VR One Virtual Reality Headset
There are quite a few haptic gloves on the market these days and they have a refreshing variety of approaches when it comes to simulating the sense of touch. The Dexmo F2 used a mechanical exoskeleton design that brakes each individual finger in order to simulate the shape of hard objects in virtual reality. The … Continue reading The Hands Omni: Not Just Full of Air
Virtual and augmented reality technology has become pretty good at fooling our brains into believing virtual objects are really right in front of us. Motion tracking technology and direct sensors can make our virtual hands exactly mimic our real ones. Allowing us to push and pull virtual objects. Unfortunately if you did reach out to … Continue reading Getting to Grips with Haptic Technology
This is used to refer to the input devices, clothing and equipment worn by people who engage in virtual reality. This includes: Virtual reality glasses or goggles Data gloves Head mounted displays (HMD) Data suits Workbenches Joysticks This also includes haptic devices which enable the user to feel a sense of touch when they manipulate … Continue reading Virtual Reality Gear
A very important aspect of virtual reality is the environment in which it takes place and must be carefully engineered to achieve a convincing experience. For example, if even the smallest of elements in a virtual reality environment is out of place, the entire experience can be destroyed. For the it to be convincing, it … Continue reading Virtual Reality Environments
Virtual reality is used as a training aid in many sports such as golf, athletics, skiing, cycling etc. It is used as an aid to measuring athletic performance as well as analysing technique and is designed to help with both of these. It also used in clothing/equipment design and as part of the drive to … Continue reading Virtual Reality in Sport
