Virtual Reality Technologies and Systems

摘要

The aim of this report is to provide an overview of recent developments in somekey virtual reality (VR) technologies and systems. Various definitions of VR will be provided. Current VR hardware (Head Mounted Displays, BOOM devices, Stereo Glasses, Convolvotron, Gloves, Tracking devices) and VR software (computer graphic issues, object representation and toolkits) will be discussed. Current innovative systems will then be presented which will include a discussion of SmartScene, FolyShop, Responsive Workbench, Virtual Workbench and the CAVE. Finally, a brief discussion of applications and areas of research will be presented.