Dr. Thamer Al
-Rugaib
Virtual
Reality
ARE
510
Characteristics of Immersive VR
The unique
characteristics of immersive virtual reality can be summarized as follows:
•Head-referenced viewing provides a natural interface for the
navigation in three-dimensional space
and allows for look-around, walk-around, and fly-through capabilities in virtual environments.
•Stereoscopic viewing enhances the perception of depth and the
sense of space.
•The virtual world is presented in full scale and relates
properly to the human size.
•Realistic interactions with virtual objects via data glove and
similar devices allow for manipulation,
operation, and control of virtual worlds.
•The convincing illusion of being fully immersed in an
artificial world can be enhanced
by auditory and other non-visual technologies.