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3.4 Virtual Reality and Simulations

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  1. 3.4 Virtual Reality and Simulations

  2. Overview Describe the differences between virtual reality and simulation. Demonstrate and apply knowledge and understanding of how virtual reality is used in the following applications: − training; and − gaming.

  3. Definitions Virtual reality: A system that enables a person to react and move according to certain simulated conditions Simulation: A program which models a real life situation by putting values into a model to see how it behaves in different environments.

  4. VR Equipment • Helmet • Gloves • Bodysuit

  5. Examples of VR • Games • Holiday tours • Combat situations • Historical recreations

  6. Helmet sometimes called a Head Mounted Device - allows 3D visual hearing Glove for sensations of touch to allow the control of the model Helmet and Glove

  7. A device that goes on the end of the finger and senses simulated movement Finger sensor

  8. Advantages Eliminates the danger Less expensive than using a real plane Helps give the pilot experience of a real environment Disadvantages The training can only be as good as the program Pilot cockpit training

  9. Gaming Advantages • Can add to the gaming experience such as having animated people with various attributes • Visual, sound and sensation effects can be added Disadvantages • The person can start believing in the unreal • The equipment to play the games is sophisticated

  10. Acronyms • VR: Virtual reality • HMD: Head Mounted Device

  11. Discussion “It is said that soon we will not have to travel to go on holiday but choose a virtual reality environment to visit instead.” Discuss this statement.

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