Author :
Zheng, J.M. ; Chan, K.W. ; Gibson, I.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Mech. Eng., Hong Kong Univ., Hong Kong
Abstract :
Virtual reality (VR) is an advanced, human-computer interface that simulates a realistic environment. The participants can move around in the virtual world. They can see it from different angles, reach into it, grab it and reshape it. Cyberspace is thought of as the ultimate virtual reality environment. It is an alternative computer universe where data exists like cities of light. Information workers use a special virtual reality system to enter cyberspace and to travel its data highways. The paper discusses the latest developments in virtual reality. It considers applications in engineering and medical fields
Keywords :
engineering computing; medical computing; user interfaces; virtual reality; cyberspace; data highways; engineering application; human-computer interface; medical application; realistic environment; virtual reality; virtual world; Acoustic sensors; Airplanes; Augmented reality; Business; Computational modeling; Computer displays; Computer graphics; Hardware; Humans; Virtual reality;
Journal_Title :
Potentials, IEEE
