Essential virtual reality fast : how to understand the techniques and potential of virtual reality

This text examines what is and what is not virtual reality.

It provides a potted history of the field and explains in easy-to-understand terms what computer graphics are and how they are integral to VR systems.

The part that human factors have to play in a good VR system is emphasized, such as sound, sight, touch and balance, and a working VR system is explored.

The text also attempts to answer questions such as what hardware and software is used, how does multi-user VR work, can you network VR, and what are its applications?