What is Virtual Reality?

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Alternative stereo displays

LCD Flicker lens

  • Display shows left and right images alternately, switching at high speed between images

  • Stereoscopic image is seen when the display is viewed with special glasses

  • Typical 'Fishtank VR'

  • Particularly good for large audiences in a theatre

BOOM - Binocular Omni-Orientation Monitor

  • Uses a CRT to provide high-resolution display

  • It is comfortable to use, since it does not have to be worn

  • Has fast, accurate, built-in tracking

Virtual Retinal Display

  • Image is projected directly onto the retina

Author: Michael Louka (mlouka@sn.no)
Last Updated: 18 November 1996