International survey: virtual-environment research

Author

Boman, Duane K.

Author_Institution

SRI Int., Menlo Park, CA, USA

Volume

28

Issue

6

fYear

1995

fDate

6/1/1995 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

57

Lastpage

65

Abstract

Research on virtual environment technologies is just beginning to change the ways we use computers. Continued research will lead to applications that affect both our work and leisure. The article examines five major research areas: displays for presenting information to the user´s visual, auditory and haptic senses; sensors and other technologies for transferring information from the user to the computer; software; human factors; and applications. For each area, we review worldwide research activities and highlight technology capabilities, both current and near term. The aim is to heighten appreciation, as well as guide further investigations of VE technologies, associated research and applications

Keywords

computer displays; human factors; research initiatives; virtual reality; VE technologies; displays; human factors; international survey; research areas; sensors; software; virtual environment technologies; virtual-environment research; worldwide research activities; Application software; Auditory displays; Biomedical imaging; Cathode ray tubes; Computer displays; Diode lasers; Haptic interfaces; Head; Three dimensional displays; Virtual environment;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Computer

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-9162

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/2.386986

Filename

386986