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When it comes to Virtual Reality (VR), many immediately think of 3D gaming. However, nowadays, VR technology has seamlessly integrated into many daily activities. So, what is Virtual Reality (VR) technology? What are its standout features? This article by Mytour will provide you with a comprehensive overview of this technology.
What is Virtual Reality (VR) technology? What does VR stand for?
1. What is VR? What does it stand for?
2. Distinguishing between Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR).
3. Applications of Virtual Reality (VR) technology in Vietnam.
1. What is VR? What does it stand for?
VR stands for Virtual Reality, which involves using computer technology to create a simulated environment. Unlike traditional user interfaces, VR immerses users into an experience. Instead of viewing a screen in front of them, users are immersed and able to interact with 3D worlds. By simulating as many senses as possible, such as vision, hearing, and touch, computers, smartphones, and headsets are gateways to places that may not exist in the real world.
Simulating virtual reality requires two main components: content and user equipment. In other words, software and hardware, specifically VR products and VR applications. VR devices are based on various metrics such as image resolution, field of view, refresh rate, motion, and audio/video synchronization.
Headsets typically display content directly in front of users, while the cable ( HDMI ) converts images to the screen from the PC. Another option is headsets that work with smartphones like Google Cardboard and GearVR, where the phone serves as both a screen and a VR content source.
What is VR? The concept of virtual reality technology in the future
2. Distinguishing between Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)
As a product of new-generation technology, many are still unfamiliar with the concept of virtual reality (VR) and often confuse it with augmented reality (AR). To distinguish and better understand these two concepts, you need to grasp the differences between VR and AR as follows:
- VR constructs virtual worlds through VR headsets. When using this device, users fully immerse themselves, and everything they see is part of the artificially constructed environment through images, sounds, etc.
- In augmented reality (AR), our world becomes a framework for objects, images, or the like to be placed into. Everything we see is in the real environment and may not necessarily require wearing a headset. A clear and prominent example of AR technology is the Pokémon Go game.
In reality, VR and AR technologies can also be combined to create mixed reality. Applications of mixed reality technology will allow you to see virtual objects in the real world and build experiences where physical and digital realities are indistinguishable.
3. Applications of virtual reality (VR) technology in Vietnam
In Vietnam, virtual reality is being utilized across various fields such as gaming, entertainment, healthcare, culture, architecture, real estate... VR allows us to transcend boundaries that would otherwise be unimaginable.
Popular VR headsets used by many Vietnamese users include Sony's PlayStation VR (PSVR), Facebook's Oculus Rift, and HTC Vive.
If you're looking to buy a virtual reality headset in Vietnam but unsure which one to choose, check out the guide on Choosing a virtual reality headset in Vietnam here.
