IntroductionDefinition

Virtual reality (VR) is a technology that allows users to interact with virtual contents created with software by combining different technology platforms such as: computer graphics, image processing, pattern recognition, AI, sound system… which are integrated in VR devices.

3I3 Key Elements of VR

Because VR technology is the inheritance of various scientific and technological advances; therefore, people often use following three elements to distinguish VR from the other technologies like Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality, 360 degree video etc…

<p>Users can be separated completely from the real life and start to inteact with virtual world created by the computer.</p>

01

Immersion

Users can be separated completely from the real life and start to inteact with virtual world created by the computer.

<p>VR system can immediately response to user’s input such as movements and words etc… in 3-Dimension environment.</p>

02

Interactivity

VR system can immediately response to user’s input such as movements and words etc… in 3-Dimension environment.

<p>VR is a tool that enables designers to create virtual systems that simulate real world and bring visually unrealistic experiences.</p>

03

Imagination

VR is a tool that enables designers to create virtual systems that simulate real world and bring visually unrealistic experiences.

Immersion and Interactivity are created thanks to specialized tools such as:

  • Head-mounted Displays like Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Samsung Gear VR,… or PC/smartphone/console
  • Input devices like Leap Motion’s hand-tracking device, Microsoft Kinect sensor, Sixense motion-tracking, VR Cyberith Virtualizer, Oculus Touch, XBOX controller…

VR Technologyin Vietnam

Currently in Vietnam, many startups and large software companies has been providing applications and products developed on the basis of VR technology, especially in the fields of Marketing / Communication- Event and Architecture – Real Estate.

At CO-WELL, VR technology has been research and developed by focusing on building VR content and developing the corresponding software using Unity 3D, BlenderVR, …

<p>Currently in Vietnam, many startups and large software companies has been providing applications and products developed on the basis of VR technology, especially in the fields of Marketing / Communication- Event and Architecture – Real Estate.</p><p>At CO-WELL, VR technology has been research and developed by focusing on building VR content and developing the corresponding software using Unity 3D, BlenderVR, …</p>