The computer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional image or environment that can be interacted with in a seemingly real or physical way by a person using special electronic equipment, such as a helmet with a screen inside or gloves fitted with sensors.
‘You play as a character that has entered a computer system in virtual reality to destroy a virus infecting the main frame.’
‘As virtual reality simulators are computer based systems they generate output data, or what is commonly referred to as metrics.’
‘Their aim is simple: to generate a truly immersive virtual reality environment that has a useful commercial function.’
‘The virtual reality image of the Saadhu appeared in the middle of the room.’
‘What is to become of art in the age of digital technology, electronic sampling and virtual reality?’
‘We will restrict our discussion of virtual reality to the meaning it has in relation to the Internet.’
‘No one's ever tried something like this on their first virtual reality simulation before.’
‘The two perspectives appear to have emerged from some virtual reality, not from real, cruel everyday life.’
‘I'm a purebred academic myself, with a research focus in networked virtual reality.’
‘The trail leads back to a conglomerate, which is using virtual reality technology to sinister effect’
‘This is the most exciting and challenging virtual reality project since Virtual Stonehenge.’
‘Virtual environments, often synonymous with virtual reality, have also been used in clinical practice.’
‘She notes that virtual reality however tends to be more interactive in that the characters respond to your actions.’
‘A malicious virus has infected a virtual reality machine, the titular FireStarter.’
‘Equipment designers are also using virtual reality and on-screen testing to create new blueprints.’
‘After all, virtual reality is a lot cheaper than the real thing.’
‘Just had my first glimpse of the BBC's new virtual reality weather graphics.’
‘Maybe there'll be some virtual reality, maybe a flight simulator that spins you 360 degrees as you pursue an enemy fighter.’
‘The new system will also feature virtual reality technology and the forecasts will use constantly updated weather data.’
‘Some proclaim pages to store eulogies and epitaphs, which I think is taking virtual reality a little far.’
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