Aardvark Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 Ten years ago Virtual reality was the next big thing in computing. Now, it's nowhere to be seen. What happened? Is VR coming, is there any progress being made or was it all just a fantasy? Any experts out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pangloss Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 Whoa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPQuiceno Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 I read an article in PC GAMER magazine regarding some headset that lets you see 360 degrees of a virtual realm, and doesn't burn your eyes out or give you a headache. I forgot the link, check out PC GAMER's site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayonara Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 Virtual relaity has not faded away - it's used extensively in biochemistry, architecture, engineering, underwater/subterranean surveying, surgery, and so on. Afaik it's still a rapidly developing area of computer science. It's only the "home VR" front that withered and died. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evangelante Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 Matrix wa nan desu ka. The military uses virtual reality simulators. There are many video game arcades that track your motions in a fighting game to have your character throw punches at the other character. It's there.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 It doesn't have any real application in the home area (yet). The equipment is extremely expensive and usually very specific in nature - this makes it only useful for applications in medicine, armed forces, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aardvark Posted July 22, 2005 Author Share Posted July 22, 2005 - this makes it only useful for applications in medicine, armed forces, etc. What sort of applications is it used for in medicine? Some sort of simulation of the bodies inside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeternus Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 I finally found a link to what I was looking for - Digital Technium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 VR technoligy is also used in architecture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pangloss Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 "... and this room of the penthouse suite has both a virtual ceiling AND a virtual flo--- oh god nooooooooo!!!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 Thats not what I meant... It is used to see what a building would look like before it is built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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