Steven M.LaValle
Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality
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Virtual reality (VR) is a powerful technology that combines computer graphics, psychology, physiology, and more to create immersive experiences. This text explains the foundations of VR and how they are applied in industry, providing students and professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the field.
Format: Hardback
Length: 392 pages
Publication date: 02 November 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Virtual reality (VR) is a groundbreaking technology with the potential to revolutionize our lives in numerous ways. This comprehensive and interdisciplinary text seamlessly integrates key components from computer graphics, perceptual psychology, human physiology, behavioral science, media studies, human-computer interaction, optical engineering, and sensing and filtering. By showcasing how each of these disciplines contributes to the creation of perceptual illusions, the text provides a holistic understanding of VR's underlying principles.
Steven LaValle, with his unique experience as a teacher, researcher, and early founder of Oculus VR, takes readers on a journey to demonstrate how the best practices and insights from the industry are rooted in fundamental computer science principles. The book covers a wide range of topics, including media history, geometric modeling, optical systems, displays, eyes, ears, low-level perception, neuroscience of vision, graphical rendering, tracking systems, interaction mechanisms, audio, evaluating VR systems, and mitigating side effects.
Designed for students, researchers, and developers alike, this text offers a clear and comprehensive understanding of the timeless foundations and cutting-edge applications of VR. It equips readers with the knowledge and skills necessary to make innovative contributions to this rapidly growing field, whether they are pursuing careers as scientists, engineers, business developers, or content creators.
With its engaging writing style and extensive illustrations, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in exploring the world of virtual reality and its endless possibilities.
Weight: 936g
Dimension: 182 x 260 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781107198937
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