Virtual Reality Technology and Applications (Hardcover, 2014 ed.)

As virtual reality expands from the imaginary worlds of science fiction and pervades every corner of everyday life, it is becoming increasingly important for students and professionals alike to understand the diverse aspects of this technology. This book aims to provide a comprehensive guide to the theoretical and practical elements of virtual reality, from the mathematical and technological foundations of virtual worlds to the human factors and the applications that enrich our lives: in the fields of medicine, entertainment, education and others. After providing a brief introduction to the topic, the book describes the kinematic and dynamic mathematical models of virtual worlds. It explores the many ways a computer can track and interpret human movement, then progresses through the modalities that make up a virtual world: visual, acoustic and haptic. It explores the interaction between the actual and virtual environments, as well as design principles of the latter. The book closes with an examination of different applications, focusing on augmented reality as a special case. Though the content is primarily VR-related, it is also relevant for many other fields.

General

Imprint:	Springer
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Series:	Intelligent Systems, Control and Automation: Science and Engineering, 68
Release date:	September 2013
First published:	2014
Authors:	Matjaz Mihelj • Domen Novak • Samo Begus
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	231
Edition:	2014 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-9400769090
Categories:	Books > Computing & IT > Applications of computing > Virtual reality Books > Professional & Technical > Technology: general issues > Technical design > General Books > Professional & Technical > Energy technology & engineering > Electrical engineering > General Books > Professional & Technical > Electronics & communications engineering > Electronics engineering > General Books > Computing & IT > Applications of computing > Artificial intelligence > Computer vision
LSN:	9400769091
Barcode:	9789400769090

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