VIRTUAL REALITY AND ITS

CONNECTIONS TO HUMAN
PERCEPTION
WHAT IS VIRTUAL REALITY?

→ Virtual reality is an interactive

computer-generated experience
that takes place in a simulated
environment. This immersive
environment can be similar to
the real world or may be
fictional.
→ It mainly incorporated audio
and visual feedback, but may
also allow other types of
sensory feedback as well.
CONNECTION OF VR
TO HUMAN
PERCEPTION
→ The use of virtual reality
to immerse oneself can
affect the person’s visual and
audio perception in their
mind. It affects what they see
and here in the virtual realm
of VR (such as interacting
with a fantasy world within a
game) as well as affects them
when they leave the VR
simulation that they were
 DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VIRTUAL REALITY (VR) &
AUGMENTED REALITY (AR)
AUGMENTED REALITY
(AR)
→ AR adds digital elements to a
live view, often by using the
camera on a smartphone.
Ex. Snapchat and Pokémon GO
VIRTUAL REALITY MIXED REALITY
(VR) (MR)
→ VR is the complete → MR combines the elements
immersion experience that of both AR and VR, where the
shuts out the physical world real world and digital objects
from the person. Using VR interact.
devices such as HTC Vive,
Ex. Microsoft HoloLens
Oculus Rift or Google Cardboard
allows users to be transported
into a number of real-world and
imagined environments.
 TYPES OF
Oculus Rift VIRTUAL REALITY
At the top of the price range, Oculus Rift plans on being the gold standard of Virtual Reality HMDs. Specifically
designed for video gaming, it has a high field of view, delivering the very best in immersive virtual experiences.
Purchased by Facebook in 2014, Oculus VR are certainly well-funded as they seek to establish themselves as the DEVICES
go-to Virtual Reality hardware and software company.
HTC Vive
HTC’s VR system – brought to us in partnership with Valve, and powered by Steam VR – is the leading VR headset
and controller combo on the market today. Its best-in-class technology and content mark it out as a powerful,
sleek, and innovative piece of kit. HTC are delivering breakthrough room-scale technology and fully immersive
gaming experiences, and they’ve chalked up a fair few awards to further underline their capabilities.
Samsung Gear VR
A little bit more affordable than the Oculus Rift, Samsung’s VR headset is still powered by Oculus all the same. It
does require a smartphone device to power it, and naturally works best with Samsung brand phones such as the
Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, S7, and S7 Edge.
Google Cardboard
Another VR headset option for use with your phone, this one is, as previously mentioned, a great deal cheaper
than most other HMDs. And it couldn’t be easier to use. Simply order one, and once it’s in your possession, fold it,
slot your phone in, and explore a whole host of VR apps. The perfect option for those who wish to only dip their
toe into the world of Virtual Reality.
Treadmills & Haptic Gloves
Beyond the VR headsets, there are a number of supplementary devices that serve to further improve the levels of
immersion as the user enters the virtual environment.
If there’s plenty of space (and expendable income) available, then the Virtuix Omni Treadmill is ideal for allowing
its user to take the VR experience to another level. They can safely walk, run, or even jump in 360-degrees,
exploring simulated worlds and exercising at the same time.
And then there’s the question of mimicking another key sense – touch. Haptic gloves, such as the ones developed
by Manus VR, will track hand movement using sensors, while vibrations will provide tactile feedback as users
navigate their way through games.
 DIFFERENT TYPES
Non-immersive Reality
OF VIRTUAL
This type can be seen in the virtual reality flight simulator. It has a widescreen PC with a surround system and
comes with other accessories like headphones, joysticks etc. It is non–immersive reality because the viewer does
REALITY
not get fully immersed in the reality this device produces. It won’t give a viewer the experience of being back in
time or even ignite the person’s senses but one would still get a virtual reality experience.
Fully Immersive Reality
One would experience full virtual experience because this type of virtual reality comes with a very powerful
computer. This powerful computer must be able to detect sounds, sight, and even the slightest movement. It
should be able to adjust the person’s experience. The viewer would have a head-mounted display (HMD) and
would also put on sensory gloves. To achieve the fully immersed virtual reality, the device will make use of two
monitors and a sound system.
Augmented Reality
Here one is experiencing a real world in such a way that it feels like a virtual reality experience. One can’t define it
as an unreal experience but an experience of the reality around us. For instance, when a person visits an historical
site on the internet, there are 3D mappings that would show the person landmarks, buildings, historical locations
and other relevant information. One can move around areas in the computer to see fascinating historical sites
using a smartphone.
Collaborative
Collaborative reality is usually in the form of virtual reality games and they are not fully immersive. This virtual
reality gives the viewer an interactive experience and so one can even share their experience with other people in
the virtual world.
Web-based
Some Scientists have discovered ways to use virtual reality over the internet using the Virtual Reality Markup
Language (VRML). This gives people an opportunity to discover new and interesting things the internet can offer.
Also, people get to interact and have real experiences with their friends on social media.