Arba Minch University

Arba Minch Institute Of Technology

School Of Postgraduate Studies

Department Of Computer Science & IT

Seminar on: Virtual Reality(VR)

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Contents
 What is Virtual Reality?
 History
 Types of Virtual Reality
 Hardware used in Virtual Reality
 Applications of Virtual Reality
 Advantages and Disadvantages

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What is Virtual Reality?
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 Virtual Reality means feeling the imaginary(virtual) world,
rather than the real one. The imaginary world is a
simulation running in a computer.
 Virtual reality is the term used for computer generated 3D
environments that allow the user to enter and interact with
alternate realities.
 The definition of ‘virtual’ is near and ‘reality’ is what we
experience as human beings.

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 Types of Virtual Reality

 Immersive Virtual Reality

 Non-Immersive Virtual Reality
 Window on world Virtual Reality

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Immersive Virtual Reality
Immersion into virtual reality is a perception of being
physically present in a non-physical world.

Elements of virtual environments that increase the

immersiveness of the experience:

1. Continuity of surroundings
2. Conformance to human vision
3. Freedom of movement
4. Physical interaction
5. Physical feedback

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Non-Immersive Virtual Reality

 Large display, but doesn’t surround the user.

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Window on world Virtual Reality
 Desktop- based Virtual Reality involves displaying a
3-dimensional virtual on regular desktop display
without use of
any specialized movement tracking environment.

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Hardware Devices

Headset
3D Audio

Sensing Gloves
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Applications of Virtual Reality

1. Virtual Reality in the Military

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 2.Virtual Reality in Healthcare

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 3.Virtual Reality and Education

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 4.Virtual Reality and Scientific Visualization

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 5.Virtual Reality in Entertainment

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 Advantages And Disadvantages of VR
Just a few years ago, virtual reality was a sci-fi concept for most of us. Soon
enough, we witnessed the release of the first virtual reality headset, which
showed us that almost everything’s possible. If a decade ago we were still
using the home phone in order to communicate, nowadays we can instantly
send messages through the use of smart devices

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 Provides Outstanding Visualizations That Aren’t Possible In
The Traditional Classroom

• Virtual reality is great because it lets us explore different realities and

alternate our experiences. By wearing a VR headset, you're
encountering high-quality visualizations that can mark you in a
positive way. Did you know that pictures can actually help us learn
better? Well, check out this resource and find out more.

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 Creates Interest

• No matter what age they have, students will always love to sit and watch
something instead of reading it. The VR technology is quite interesting, as it can
create amazing experiences that could never be “lived” in the real life.
Increases Students' Engagement
 Nowadays, teachers find it real hard to create a productive engagement within
the class. With the virtual reality technology present in the education, this aspect
will forever disappear
Doesn’t Feel Like Work
When we enjoy doing something, we will do it with more interest, we’ll do it
better, and we won’t feel like we’re doing something painful.

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 Disadvantages Of Using Virtual Reality In The Classroom

Deteriorates Human Connections:- The traditional education is based on

personal human communication and interpersonal connections. Virtual reality is
quite different; it is you and the software, and nothing else.

Lack Of Flexibility:-If in class you can be flexible, ask questions, receive answers,
using a virtual reality headset is a different experience. If you’re using specific
software which has been programmed to work exactly the same

Functionality Issues:- Like with any programmed software, things can often go
wrong. When things go wrong, you students’ learning activity is over until the tool
is fixed. This can be quite expensive and also inconvenient

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 Addiction To The Virtual World

• The possibility of students getting addicted to their virtual world is also big.

We’ve seen what video games and strong experiences do to people

• Quite Expensive:-Advanced technology is often expensive. If we wish to expand

this virtual reality trend and reach the masses, we have to spend billions of
dollars on these features. More than that, the modern education that takes
advantage of the virtual reality environment will only be accessed by the rich
ones. The poor will not afford it; therefore, we will create inequality in education.

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