Augmented and Virtual Reality Flashcards

Flashcards about the history, definition, technology, applications, advantages, and disadvantages of Augmented and Virtual Reality.

What year was the Stereoscope invented, and what did it demonstrate?

1838; That the brain processes different two-dimensional images from each eye.

Who invented the Sensorama, and what did it do?

Morton Heilig; Simulated all senses in an arcade-style cabinet.

What was the significance of the 'Sword of Damocles'?

The first VR/AR head-mounted display.

Who coined the term 'Virtual Reality', and in what year?

Jaron Lanier; 1987

Who coined the term Augmented Reality and in what year?

Tom Caudell; 1990

What is Augmented Reality (AR)?

A technology that layers computer-generated enhancements over an existing reality.

What is Virtual Reality (VR)?

A realistic and immersive simulation of a three-dimensional environment.

What is Mixed Reality (MR)?

An environment where real and artificial worlds are merged, and digital objects co-exist and interact in real-time.

How does AR enhance the real world?

By adding digital information as an overlay.

How do VR users experience their environment?

Users are immersed with 3D worlds, replacing the real-world view.

What company created Hololens and for what purpose?

Microsoft; To allow users to interact with digital content within their real-world environment.

What is a primary difference between AR and VR regarding the user's environment?

AR enhances the real world, while VR replaces it with a completely virtual environment.

Which sectors are the highest users of AR/VR?

Video games, followed by education and healthcare.

Name an application of AR/VR in medical studies.

Enabling students to understand the human body structure.

What is one way AR/VR can be used in city planning?

To visualize the impact of new constructions or redevelopments.

What is a key hardware component for VR that simulates a sense organ?

Head Mounted Displays (HMDs)

What do AR smart glasses do?

Overlay computer-generated information onto the user's real-world view.

What are some advantages of using AR/VR in training?

It allows for modeling complex task-performance behaviors, especially with life-threatening risks, in a safe environment.

What is cybersickness, and what causes it?

Digital motion sickness caused by a sensory conflict between seen movement and lack of felt movement.

What are some challenges facing AR/VR adoption?

High price, lack of content, lack of viable business models, and health effects.