Virtual Reality: Taking the concept of augmented reality to the next level by creating a fully computer-generated simulation of a different world

· Emerging Technologies in Information and Communications Technology Book 28 · One Billion Knowledgeable
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What Is Virtual Reality

The term "virtual reality" (VR) refers to a simulated experience that may either be very similar to or quite dissimilar from the actual world. Virtual reality may be used in a variety of settings, including entertainment, education, and even business. Other separate forms of technology that are similar to virtual reality include augmented reality and mixed reality, which are often collectively referred to as extended reality or XR for short.


How You Will Benefit


(I) Insights, and validations about the following topics:


Chapter 1: Virtual reality


Chapter 2: Mixed reality


Chapter 3: Head-mounted display


Chapter 4: Immersion (virtual reality)


Chapter 5: Oculus Rift


Chapter 6: Sketchfab


Chapter 7: Windows Mixed Reality


Chapter 8: HTC Vive


Chapter 9: Virtual reality headset


Chapter 10: Comparison of virtual reality headsets


Chapter 11: Tilt Brush


Chapter 12: Foveated rendering


Chapter 13: VR positional tracking


Chapter 14: Hyper Reality Experience


Chapter 15: Virtual reality game


Chapter 16: VRChat


Chapter 17: Virtual reality applications


Chapter 18: Valve Index


Chapter 19: Oculus Rift CV1


Chapter 20: TheBlu


Chapter 21: NeosVR


(II) Answering the public top questions about virtual reality.


(III) Real world examples for the usage of virtual reality in many fields.


(IV) 17 appendices to explain, briefly, 266 emerging technologies in each industry to have 360-degree full understanding of virtual reality' technologies.


Who This Book Is For


Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of virtual reality.

About the author

Fouad Sabry is the former Regional Head of Business Development for Applications at HP. Fouad has received his B.Sc. of Computer Systems and Automatic Control in 1996, dual master’s degrees from University of Melbourne (UoM) in Australia, Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 2008, and Master of Management in Information Technology (MMIT) in 2010. Fouad has more than 20 years of experience in Information Technology and Telecommunications fields, working in local, regional, and international companies, such as Vodafone and IBM. Fouad joined HP in 2013 and helped develop the software business in tens of markets. Currently, Fouad is an entrepreneur, author, futurist, focused on Emerging Technologies, and Industry Solutions, and founder of One Billion Knowledgeable (1BK) Initiative.

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