State of virtual reality in the UK

Virtual reality (VR) has received almost unprecedented press coverage recently. It is generally assumed that the US are leading the VR field. However, there is a substantial amount of VR work being undertaken in the UK. Defence-related establishments tend to lead the UK activities. As this research matures there will be eventual spin-off into the commercial sector. Recent rapid advances in technology, in particular computer graphics, has led to the availability of high-performance graphic workstations. Low-resolution helmet-mounted displays and other VR peripherals have become available at modest cost. This has enabled the non-defence sector to obtain and assemble initial VR systems