The concept of Virtual reality came in 1953 where a scientist described a set of goggles that could create visions , a vision of a world that was created as an incredible, beautiful and out of this world. Now, more than eighty years that vision has become a reality.
The concept of science fiction, which were only seen in movies has now become a reality and it became possible through technology, and the hardware to experience it is more affordable than ever.
VR and AR industry has got lot of potential and currently it's one of the booming industries. Researchers and experts are still divided as to how this technology can bring about a change in our daily life but one thing is for sure, when it comes to a 'change', that this technology can bring about, all experts are united e.g. the change this tech can bring on how we work, how we play, and how we interact with each other.
Is It Just Used by Gamers?
Virtual and Augmented reality has got much more potential than just to be used by gamers and developers. Experts are of the view that there would be more demand in lot of other domains that are not much understandable now but would be more obvious in future.
This won't be just limited to game developers but for other areas as well like for instance, an understanding of virtual reality will be really important for architects because using virtual reality architects would be able to paint future, one that will have an immense impact on this industry and it’s not going away for sure.
Beyond the Bounds
The future prospect which lies in VR and AR is restricted by our own creativity. The term 'virtual reality' used is usually underestimated to it's real potential.
Virtual reality offers a simulated reality which is different to the one we breath in now. It opens the new and exciting ways to work in a more advance way in the field of training, communicating , consulting etc.
The way VR and AR are booming, in near future it will surely improve our productivity and help find us new ways of working.
In addition to the gaming industry which is no doubt the booming force behind it's rapid development, virtual reality has a bright future in defense forces, flight simulator and in medical field.
Preserve Our Past
Using Virtual Reality, past can be brought back to life. Scientists are now able to use virtual reality to make it possible to put our past in a new and exciting way.
What if you could visit ancient Rome?
Virtual Reality offers museum visitors a front-row seat to a gladiator match in the Roman Colosseum. We take you on a tour of one of the most significant pieces of architecture of the ancient world! As you wander through the structure and into the bloody battles on the Colosseum floor, you will learn about the history of this iconic building and some of the incredible feats of Roman engineering that made the stadium of 50, 000 possible
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Conclusion
Just like Internet changed the way how we connect and interact with each other by overcoming the hurdles of distance, I believe in years to come we will see a how VR and AR will have a effect in our collective futures.