What is Virtual Reality?

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Software

  • Need modelling tools to create objects
    • AutoCAD, 3D Studio, etc.
    • Designing objects is time-consuming
    • Objects often need to be optimised for VR use

  • Need to be able to
    • Build virtual environments
    • Add scripts for animation
    • Add event/action callbacks

  • Typical Run-time Components
    • Real-time visual/audio rendering engine
    • Simulation process
    • APIs to interface with devices, create/manipulate objects, and control rendering
    • Virtual environment geometry (objects/worlds) database
    • Distributed environment support

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