Virtual Reality [Paperback]

David Harrison (Author), Mark Jacques (Author), Harrison (Author)

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Publication Date: January 1995 | ISBN-10: 0750622253 | ISBN-13: 978-0750622257 | Edition: First Edition

VR (virtual reality) is a way for humans to visualize, manipulate and interact with computers. The emphasis of this book is on a "learning by doing" practical approach, by supporting practical activity. It shows how to construct a data glove, (a hand input device for a computer), and a tracker, (a device for monitoring motion of hands and heads in 3D space), using basic electronic hardware and computer software. Information on how to build virtual worlds, (graphical computer environments), is also be given.

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Paperback: 117 pages
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; First Edition edition (January 1995)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0750622253
ISBN-13: 978-0750622257
Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.5 x 0.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.4 ounces
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,114,174 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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