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History and Evolution of VR and AR

The document provides definitions of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR), highlighting their distinct characteristics. It outlines the history of VR, mentioning key developments such as stereoscopes, the Sensorama, and the first head-mounted display by Ivan Sutherland. Additionally, it discusses the revival of VR technology with examples like Oculus Rift and HTC Vive.

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History and Evolution of VR and AR

The document provides definitions of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR), highlighting their distinct characteristics. It outlines the history of VR, mentioning key developments such as stereoscopes, the Sensorama, and the first head-mounted display by Ivan Sutherland. Additionally, it discusses the revival of VR technology with examples like Oculus Rift and HTC Vive.

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VR Keynotes

VR & AR definitions
Virtual Reality (VR)

"Inducing targeted behavior in an organism by using artificial sensory stimulation, while the organism
has little or no awareness of the interface" - Steven LaValle

Augmented Reality (AR)

Visual stimuli are from both the virtual world and the real world

History of VR
Stereoscopes (1838)

Humans perceive depth and 3D from stereopsis


A stereoscope displays images for left-eye and right eye

Examples: Charles Wheatstone, Holmes stereoscope & View-Master

Sensorama by Morton Heilig

3D motion picture through stereoscopic display


Pre-recorded video content
Stereo sound
Smell, Wind & Seat vibration

First Head-Tracked, Head-Mounted Display

Ivan Sutherland developed the first head-tracked, head-mounted display which:

Tracked head movements


Perception of stationary

VPL Research (company) by Jaron Lanier

The DataGlove
Wired to computer
Track hand movements and orientations
Allow people to manipulate and re-orient virtual objects
The EyePhone
An HMD to immerse users into a computer simulation
Track head movement
The DataSuit
A full-body outfit with sensors for measuring the movement of arms, legs and trunk

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Cave Automatic Virtual Environment

A room with video projected on walls, which contains Stereoscopic viewing using polarized light and
special glasses & Head tracking for viewpoint-dependent video

Nintendo Virtual Boy

32-bit portable video game console with HDM, marketed as the first console capable of
displaying stereoscopic 3D graphics

Sales failed to meet targets, and Nintendo ceased distribution in 1996 and the system had 22 games
released

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Revival of VR ( Examples: Oculus Rift, HTC Vive & Playstation VR)

Overview of the VR System

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