CS 150 – Technology Presentation - Virtual Reality
2015.11.19
• Definition
• Players & Hardware
• Use Cases
• Expert Opinions
• The Magical Unicorn Paradigm
Definition – What the Heck is Virtual Reality?
The computer-generated
simulation of a threedimensional image or
environment that can be
interacted with in a
seemingly real or physical
way by a person using
special electronic
equipment, such as a
helmet with a screen
inside or gloves fitted
with sensors.
Oculus Rift (Facebook Subsidiary)
Surgeon Simulator
EVE: Valkyrie
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Originally Funded by Kickstarter
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Acquired by Facebook for 2
Billion Dollars in 7/2014
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Connects to your Computer via
USB / DVI
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Consumer Edition set for Q1 2016
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Cost not yet available
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Product consists of:
• Headset Display Unit
• Integrated Spatial Sound
• Oculus Touch
Samsung Gear VR power by Oculus Rift
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Available November 27th
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$99
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8” x 3.5” < 1 lb.
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Phone Plugs Into Headset
Sony Playstation VR
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Focused On Gaming
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Integrated with PS4
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5.7” OLED Display
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120hz Refresh Rate
Enables 120fps Gaming a
Reality
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Release Date: 1H 2016
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$ To Be Determined
Microsoft Hololens
HTC Hive in conjunction with Valve (Steam)
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Focused On Gaming
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Plugs into PC
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70 Sensors
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360 degree head tracking
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90hz Refresh Rate
NVIDIA
Industries
Additional Use Cases
Science
Journalism
Employment Training
Travel
Surgical Training
Expert Opinions
“I’ve only seen a handful of technology demos in my life
that made me feel like the world was about to change. . .
Apple II, the Macintosh, Netscape, Google, the iPhone,
and – now – the Oculus Rift”
-- Chris Dixon (Andreesen Horowitz)
After games, we're going to make Oculus
a platform for many other experiences.
Imagine enjoying a court side seat at a
game, studying in a classroom of students
and teachers all over the world or
consulting with a doctor face-to-face -just by putting on goggles in your home.
“The Oculus Rift and VR have the potential to transform
not just billions but trillions of dollars across markets
and mediums.”
-- Quora (Forbes Analyst)
This is really a new communication
platform. By feeling truly present, you can
share unbounded spaces and experiences
with the people in your life. Imagine
sharing not just moments with your
friends online, but entire experiences and
adventures.
What is real? How do you define real? If you're talking
about what you can hear, what you can smell, taste and
feel, then real is simply electrical signals interpreted by
your brain.
-- Morpheus (Matrix)
-- Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook CEO /
“Founder”)
Virtual Reality – The Unicorn Paradigm
References
http://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2015/02/11/why-did-facebook-acquire-oculus-vr/
http://www.wareable.com/oculus-rift/oculus-rift-review
http://www.wareable.com/headgear/the-best-ar-and-vr-headsets
http://www.thenanoage.com/virtual-reality.htm
https://www.facebook.com/zuck/posts/10101319050523971
https://www.google.com/search?q=virtual+reality+spock&oq=virtual+reality+spock&aqs=chrome..69i57l2.3089j0j4&sourceid
=chrome&es_sm=122&ie=UTF-8#q=virtual+reality+definition