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== What is Virtual Reality (VR)? ==
== What is Virtual Reality (VR)? ==
Virtual Reality is a computer generated 3-dimensional simulation of a game or environment. The simulation is typically run on a device such as a computer, game console or smartphone, and the information is then sent to a VR headset.
==Available Systems in Makerspace==
==Available Systems in Makerspace==
=== What are VR headsets? ===
=== What are VR headsets? ===
A VR headset is a fully immersive device that is worn on your head; the device contains multiple sensors such as the gyroscope to help calibrate the movement in the simulation with your actual movement. There is a few different types of headsets:
==== Standalone ====
Standalone headsets are able to work independently of an external device such as a PC or gaming console. They have their own system that is able to power and run the simulation.
==== Tethered ====
Tethered headsets are used in collaboration with another device such as a PC or gaming console. These headsets act as the screens and sensor for the simulation however the actual image processing occurs within the external device. You are also able to get very basic VR headsets that can be used with your smartphones screen to create a virtual Environment.
=== Other VR Devices ===
Over time many various other devices have been created that allow you to interact with a VR simulation, for example, there are controllers shaped like weapons that interact with first-person combat games, additionally there are also vests that simulate sensations occurring in the simulation via vibration or temperature.
=== Uses for VR ===
VR is becoming increasingly useful for education and training, VR trainings in medicine allow students to interact with and experience various scenarios that give them a greater understanding of a subject.
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