An Introduction to Virtual Reality

What is Virtual Reality?

• Definition
• Motivation
• History
• Types of VR
• Technology requirements
• Head-mounted displays
• Alternative stereo displays
• 3D Trackers
• Interaction devices
• Haptic feedback
• Sound
• Software
• Recommended reading

Introduction to 3D Graphics and VRML

• Coordinate systems
• Geometric primitives
• Transformation
• Materials
• Lighting
• Shading
• Levels of Detail
• Anti-aliasing
• Fog
• Animation
• Interaction
• Optimisation
• Literature list

Applications

Challenges

• Technological
• Building worlds
• Visualisation
• "Human Factors"
• Distributed virtual environments

Conclusions

Final Thoughts