Virtual Reality - An Overview
In this section you will find resources to provide you more information on basic Virtual Reality (VR) concepts, hardware components, history, theory, VR app ideas, and real-world applications.
As we begin to explore VR this video series This link opens in a new window from the O'Reilly publishing company was designed to get you started on your VR development journey. It is intended for programmers, and artists/designers with some programming experience. 3D knowledge is not required, though it is helpful. Experience with a game engine like Unity3D is also a plus. The course covers the basic concepts of virtual reality programming, and a range of tools used to build VR applications for desktop, mobile and web systems.
Additional Resources
- BRIEF ARTICLE: Virtual reality This link opens in a new windowArticle by: Clamann, Michael Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Duke University, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1036/1097-8542.757461
Virtual Reality - Hardware & Software
Unity Virtual Reality Projects by Call Number: OnlineISBN: 9781783988556Publication Date: 2015-09-01
Creating Augmented and Virtual Realities by Call Number: OnlineISBN: 9781492044192Publication Date: 2019-04-23
Mastering Oculus Rift Development by Call Number: OnlineISBN: 9781786461155Publication Date: 2017-02-06
Cardboard VR Projects for Android by Call Number: OnlineISBN: 9781785887871Publication Date: 2016-05-17
Developing AR Games for IOS and Android by Call Number: OnlineISBN: 9781783280032Publication Date: 2013-09-24
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- ACM Digital Library (Association for Computing Machinery) This link opens in a new windowJournals, magazines, transactions and proceedings published by ACM (Association for Computing Machinery).
- Computing Database - ProQuest This link opens in a new windowMagazines and journals covering computer topics such as database design, software development, web commerce, LANs, WANs, Intranets, and the Internet.
- O'Reilly This link opens in a new windowO'Reilly provides access to more than 21,000 eBooks and videos on topics such as programming, IT networking, project management, graphic design and business strategy.
Virtual Reality - Theory & Applications
Additional research
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