Virtual reality (VR) has received an enormous amount of publicity over the past few years. Along with this publicity has arisen a great deal of conflicting terminology, some unrealistic expectations, and a great deal of uninformed commentary. This chapter discusses that VR is an interactive, ...
The definition of virtual reality originates from the definitions of both ‘virtual’ and ‘reality’. "Virtual’ implies near and reality implies the conditions experienced by human beings. Hence the term ‘virtual reality’ basically implies‘near-reality’. Virtual Reality (VR) is the employment...
In the first 5 years of virtual reality application research at the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology (Calit2), we created numerous software applications for virtual environments. Calit2 has one of the most advanced virtual reality laboratories with the five-walled St...
Virtual Reality (VR) systems are a computer interface that allows for the user to interact with and be immersed in a computer-generated environment. Virtual Environments (VEs) offer a human-computer interaction paradigm that allows users to be active participants within a computer-generated three di...
Virtual reality (VR) provides a unique opportunity and challenge for application developers. On one hand, there’s opportunity to build immersive experiences unbound by the existing 2D UX paradigm. On the other hand, there’s the challenge to build a great VR experience that’s more t...
In recent years, the use of virtual reality (VR) as a complementary intervention in treating cognitive impairment has significantly increased. VR applications based on instrumental activities of daily living (iADL-VR) could offer a promising approach with greater ecological validity for intervention in...
Virtual reality technologies (VRTs) are high-tech human–computer interfaces used to develop digital content and can be applied to multiple different areas, often offering innovative solutions to existing problems. A wide range of digital games is being also developed with VRTs and together with thei...
AI-powered soft skills training in virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR), and online, for public speaking, interviews, difficult conversations, and more.
One of the most valuable applications of virtual reality (VR) is in the domain of rehabilitation. After brain injuries or diseases, many patients suffer from impaired physical and/or cognitive capabilities, such as difficulties in moving arms or remembering names. Over the past two decades, VR ...
Use of Virtual Reality (VR) in healthcare continues torevolutionize the healthcareindustry and there are several critical considerations that must be addressed for its effective integration. Accessibility and inclusivity must be prioritized, ensuring VR applications accommodate diverse patient needs, includin...