Ch 2: Virtual and Augmented Reality

Question 1

What is the purpose of Virtual Reality (VR)?

Answer 1

allows you to view computer output in three dimensions so you feel immersed in the environment

place your entire field of view within an enclosed headset screen, creating a visually immersive experience

Question 2

What are some examples of how VR can be used?

Answer 2

viewing tourist attraction and museum collections, analyzing sports plays from different perspectives, and of course, playing games.

Question 3

What is Augmented Reality (AR)?

Answer 3

a variant of VR that lets you see digital content on top of real-world vision

Question 4

What are some examples of how AR can be used?

Answer 4

Playing Pokémon Go on a smartphone

enhancing pictures with Snapchat

seeing virtual first down lines and the other status lines on the field when watching football on TV

Question 5

Which professional setting is AR used in?

Answer 5

industrial settings

Worker wearing an AR headset might see usage or safety instructions for a machine projected onto the machine’s control panel.