What is Virtual Reality?
By Isabely Mendo Hernández
Do you remember when we were younger and watched those science fiction movies, where they showed us high technology where one could pretend to be in a completely different world than the one we are in now and all according to our imagination and perspective? Well, although it may have gone unnoticed by many at the beginning, it became a reality in the blink of an eye.
Well, although it may have gone unnoticed by many at the beginning, it became a reality in the blink of an eye.
Creating great opportunities for all users, since their uses are constantly innovating and changing in all possible areas and if you still do not know these areas or simply do not know what we are talking about, below, we will provide you with a little information about.
Virtual Reality
What is?
Definition
In more scientific terms, according to the RAE definition it is understood as:
“Representation of scenes or images of objects produced by a computer system, which gives the sensation of their real existence.”
Although in more colloquial terms it is about immersion in a new environment where one can be part or the protagonist of a trip or situation without the need to leave the house, this is based on real-looking scenes generated thanks to technology, even allowing the creation of sensations thanks to the glasses, helmets, gloves and special suits that allow these interactions.
What is it for?
Videogames
This is the main use in VR technology since it seeks for players to obtain a realistic experience, allowing the launch of an endless number of video games, which are usually those that require greater management of situations or circumstances such as races, fights, shooting, etc
These video games are available for computers and consoles, although their price is high.
Education
Although some may not believe it, this technology reached school classrooms, providing great advantages, allowing teachers to share knowledge in a dynamic way and with a different perspective, making it easier for students to retain knowledge, since They are accompanied by experiences and sensations.
Entertainment
Of course, not all entertainment has to do with the world of video games, since there are other ways to pass the time using virtual reality and best of all, without the need to control something, simply with a mobile device.
All this thanks to the 360° technology which is based on the creation of videos on different streaming platforms, which just by looking at the device allows you to fully enter the experience.
Medicine
Likewise, in medicine its implementation is increasingly frequent, since varied practices and technical interventions are required and thanks to the use of virtual reality, it has been possible to create realistic and detailed practice scenarios, in order to perform surgical procedures, without the need to call upon ancient practices with the use of corpses or living cells
In the industry
Although this technology is not currently used or recognized in the industrial world, this is a new technique that is beginning to be implemented, especially in the development of future professionals.
It is based on training in high-risk areas in order to perform them in real life. Achieving with this practice to reduce work risks.
Tourism
Just as we witnessed the creation and use of what is now Google Maps or Google Street, which got us out of many troubles whether we were on vacation or in our own country, state or city, this usually represented a considerable expenditure of both time like money
That is why, thanks to virtual reality, this could remain in the past, since this technology also reached tourism, thus forming companies dedicated to virtually showing monuments, museums and even entire cities. This allowed tourists to enjoy the wonders that each center has without the need to worry if there is any climatic or social situation that prevents them from living the experience.
bibliographic references
- RAE. (s. f.-b). Realidad. Real Academia Española. Recuperado 12 de octubre de 2022, de https://dle.rae.es/realidad
- Gr, R. (2022, 18 mayo). Realidad virtual, la tecnología que ya está cambiando nuestras vidas. ADSLZone. Recuperado 12 de octubre de 2022, de https://www.adslzone.net/reportajes/tecnologia/realidad-virtual-rv/
- Innovae. (s. f.). Realidad Virtual. Recuperado 12 de octubre de 2022, de https://www.innovae.eu/la-tecnologia-de-realidad-virtual/
