What is Low-cost Virtual Reality technology?

Low Cost Virtual Reality Low-cost VR, also called personal computer (PC)-based Virtual Reality, uses inexpensive devices such as Personal Computers and Virtual Reality glasses, combined with VR-enabled software applications or playstations and projectors, to partially immerse viewers in a virtual scene. The benefits of low-cost virtual reality hardware are obvious; high performance systems which were previously exclusive to research institutions with well funded budget can now be constructed relatively cheaper. The reduced price/performance ratio has positive implications for hospitals, educational institutions, museums and other organizations where funding of new technologies…

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Classification of Virtual Reality Systems

Virtual Reality is classified into three major types: (a) Non-Immersive Virtual Reality Systems, (b) Semi-Immersive Virtual Reality Systems and (c) Immersive (Fully Immersive) Virtual Reality systems. a. Non-immersive Virtual Reality systems It involves implementing Virtual Reality on a desktop computer. This class is also known as Window on World. Using the desktop system, the virtual environment is viewed through a portal or window by utilizing a standard high resolution monitor. Interaction with the virtual environment can occur by conventional means such as keyboard, mouse or trackball b. Semi-immersive Virtual Reality…

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Virtual Reality: a language teaching tool forever

Virtual Reality often means different things to different people. It has enchanted gamers around the world for decades, offering varied levels of immersive entertainment – desktop VR, 360 cell phone VR, three degrees of freedom (3DoF) VR, and now 6DoF VR – but it is finally reaching mass adoption by companies and institutions embracing it as an edtech tool. Virtual Reality is exploding across multiple sectors from medicine to management training. Understanding the mobility issues caused by Covid-19 that will hinder travel well into 2021, it is critical for leaders…

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