A Glimpse Into the History of Virtual Reality
Step into the fascinating world of VR! From its humble beginnings to the cutting-edge experiences we have today, the history of Virtual Reality is filled with surprising twists and groundbreaking innovations.
And here we are today, with VR changing the way we play, work, and interact with the world.
The future is limitless!
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A 5-Episode XR History Series is Coming Soon!
Get ready for a deep dive into the fascinating evolution of Extended Reality (XR)! From the first VR experiments to the rise of the Metaverse, we’ll take you through the pivotal moments that shaped this game-changing technology.
Tired of waiting? Start your engines and get your keyboards on fire to share your thoughts and excitement!
Stay tuned… It’s going to be an immersive ride!
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Episode 1: 1960s
The Birth of AR & VR: The Sword of Damocles Myth
Did you know? The Sword of Damocles was never the name of the first AR display prototype! It was actually a joke from Ivan Sutherland, the pioneer behind the 1968 ground-breaking head-mounted display (HMD). The mechanical system that supported the prototype resembled a giant cross — hence, the playful name.
The true innovation? Ivan Sutherland’s “Stereoscopic-Television Apparatus for Individual Use” — a game-changer in AR history and the first recorded use of the term HMD.
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