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What is Virtual Reality (VR) - codin india

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  In our previous blog we talked about Augmented Reality (AR) and now we are going to take a look on Virtual Reality (VR). When we talk about Virtual Reality (VR), many of us think of science fiction films. However the truth is that now a days, this technology completely blends in our daily lives. Video games, education etc. Virtual Reality is here to stay. But what is it exactly? Now, let’s take a look at what Virtual Reality is? And how it is different from Augmented Reality? Ø WHAT IS VIRTUAL REALITY? Virtual Reality (VR) is a computer-generated environment with scenes and objects that appear to be real, making the user feel they are immersed in their surroundings. This environment is perceived through a device known as a Virtual Reality headset or helmet. VR allows us to immerse ourselves in video games as if we were one of the characters, learn how to perform heart surgery or improve the quality of sports training to maximize performance. Although this may seem extrem

Components of VIRTUAL REALITY (VR) | Codin india

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  The Virtual Reality is basically made up of hardware and software components. Hardware components includes computer or VR engine and I/O devices whereas software components include application software and database. ·        Virtual Reality System Hardware   The major components of the hardware are the VR engine or computer system, input devices and output devices        I.             Input Devices   The input devices are the means by which th e user interacts with the virtual world. They send signals to the system about the action of the user, so as to provide appropriate reactions back to the user through the output devices in real time. They can be classified into tracking device, point input device, bio-controllers and voice device. Tracking devices sometimes referred to as position se nsors, are used in tracking the position of the user, and they include, electromagnetic, ultras onic, optical, mechanical and gyroscopic sensors, data gloves, neural and bio or m