HowStuffWorks "Virtual Reality Immersion" - 2 views
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In a virtual reality environment, a user experiences immersion, or the feeling of being inside and a part of that world. He is also able to interact with his environment in meaningful ways. The combination of a sense of immersion and interactivity is called telepresence.
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Depth of information refers to the amount and quality of data in the signals a user receives when interacting in a virtual environment.
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Systems that give a user force feedback and touch interaction are called haptic systems.
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This article discusses and clarifies the ideas of virtual realities. This site also provides a very helpful video on the first page, called "The Internet of Things". The video gives great visuals and examples to help solidify the concepts surrounding virtual realities. Very interesting, hope you like it!