projecting the growth of virtual reality products and applications

It is sobering to reflect on the expectations concerning the internet that far outpaced concrete business results in the midst of the internet boom around the year 2000. In a similar fashion, part of the opportunity for Virtual Reality which we have discussed above may not come to pass any time soon. Nonetheless, human beings frequently have a strong need to control and shape their setting and virtual reality is a strong tool toward that ends. For these reasons, it is probable Virtual Reality (VR) and its applications will continue to expand rapidly in both depth and breadth during the coming decade. Sub-page CHI '99 writes about unique interesting matters.

The formation of microscale lens and micro-mirror arrays with transparent polymers is enabling an innovative generation of 3D imaging. Micro-lens arrays made from polymeric or elastomeric materials can be focused by shrinking or expanding using piezoelectric currents. The interaction of holographic laser images with micro-lens or micro-mirror arrays can create truly three-dimensional moving pictures. For further VR-interesting information, you can also check out Virtual Tours Virginia Beach, Virginia .

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