AR and VR Developments

How has AR evolved over time?

• AR was first introduced in the 1960s, but gained popularity in the 1990s with military training and entertainment apps.

• AR was created in the 1990s and became widely used in gaming by the 2000s.

• AR technology only emerged after the creation of smartphones in 2007.

• AR was developed for commercial use during the 1980s without prior military or academic research.

What major milestone marked the development of VR technology?

• The introduction of Oculus Rift in 2010.

• The release of Nintendo's Virtual Boy in 1995.

• The development of Sensorama by Morton Heilig in the 1950s.

• The widespread availability of smartphone VR headsets in 2015.

What technological improvement made AR more accessible?

• The increased affordability of VR headsets.

• Advances in mobile devices, like GPS and camera integration.

• The development of more sophisticated AI models.

• The introduction of 8K resolution displays.

Which of the following technologies has significantly contributed to the improvement of VR hardware?

• Cloud computing

• Lightweight, high-resolution displays and motion-tracking sensors.

• The Internet of Things.

• Chatbots.

In what way is AR being used in healthcare?

• For immersive gaming environments to improve mental health.

• To train surgeons by simulating procedures with augmented visuals.

• to design new medical devices using 3D models.

• to build real-world healthcare apps that are NOT related to visualization.

Which industry commonly uses VR for TRAINING purposes?

• Education

• Marketing

• Aviation and military

• Metal fabrication

How is AR being applied in real state?

• By using AI to automate home-buying process.

• By overlaying 3D models of furniture into homes for better visualization.

• By using AR for customers background checks.

• By hosting virtual property auctions.

What is one example of AR's application in marketing?

• Allowing users to try on clothes virtually through mobile apps and websites.

• Creating fully visually immersive VR shopping malls.

• Using VR headsets to replace physical stores entirely.

• Offering 360-degree video ads in mobile games.

Which emerging trend is likely to shape the future of AR and VR?

• Standalone devices that eliminate the use of external hardware

• Replacing mobile apps entirely with AR interfaces.

• The development of 3D printed VR devices.

• Reduction of cloud-based AR systems in favor of local data storage.

What is a key area of ongoing research in AR and VR?

• The impact of 5G and AR/VR adoption.

• Full-body haptic suits for immersive VR.

• The development of holographic displays to replace headsets.

• All areas mentioned in this question.