Virtual Reality (VR) is a computer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional environment that can be interacted with in a seemingly real or physical way. It is often used for gaming, but also has other practical applications like training simulations, design visualization, and therapy. To experience VR, a VR headset is needed, which is a device worn on the head that displays the VR environment and tracks head movement. Different types of VR headsets are available, ranging from high-end models requiring a computer to run to stand-alone devices powered by a smartphone. Other VR devices like VR arcades and treadmills also exist. Overall, VR allows for experiencing and interacting with computer-generated environments in a real and immersive way and is constantly evolving.
What types of Virtual Reality exist?
Virtual Reality (VR) has advanced a lot since it’s early days in the 1950s. There are several types of VR available, which includes Non-Immersive VR, Semi-Immersive VR, Fully-Immersive VR, Augmented Reality (AR) and Mixed Reality (MR). Non-Immersive VR does not fully surround the user and does not require a headset, like 360-degree videos on a phone or computer. Semi-Immersive VR partially surrounds the user and may require a headset, but the user is still aware of their physical surroundings. Fully-Immersive VR fully surround the user and requires a headset to block out the physical world, allowing the user to feel as though they are physically present in that environment.