Un entorno totalmente inmersivo y perceptivamente real constará de múltiples componentes.

VRML language

VRML (Virtual Reality Modeling Language) is the language used to describe virtual worlds on the Internet. You can navigate through it. It is equivalent to the HTML language used to develop web pages.[11]​.

Perception

Normally three-dimensional (3D) spaces, real or imaginary, are recreated where the user interacts in that environment. These environments stimulate the user's senses, offering a sensation of being inside that recreated place. It can be set with different themes, such as education, thus favoring the development of collaborative learning communities.[12]​.

Interaction

These technologies provide the ability to interact and communicate with the virtual environment.

An application that uses gesture recognition so that it can be carried out is mixed reality (MR), which is formed by the union between virtual reality and augmented reality. It allows you to interact in real time with virtual objects that are everyday objects in the real world. These virtual objects have the ability to respond and react to those gestures as if they were real-world objects.

In order for the recognition of these gestures by virtual objects to be possible, motion controllers or MR headphones are necessary. Some of them require a lot of power, but with the advances in connectivity, processing power or ergonomics, their integration is becoming easier so that these types of experiences are increasingly easier to carry out.[13]​.

Software

The software interacts with the hardware technology to generate the virtual environment and process the user input "User (Computing)") to provide dynamic response in real time. To achieve this, software often integrates artificial intelligence components and virtual worlds.

The lines of research that predominate in relation to AR and VR have been oriented towards their application in everyday digital devices to bring them closer to the general public. However, there are many other fields in which they are making progress and are proving useful and that is why investment in them is resurging. It is worth highlighting research in the scientific field, the study of the terrain, tourism and education.[6]​.

In the field of science, there are many universities that have programs that research and develop immersive technology. Some examples are the Stanford Virtual Human Interaction Laboratory, the USC Computer Graphics Laboratory and Immersive Technologies. These contribute to specialized professional training in environments where the cost of these on-site practices is too high or their viability due to equipment or the intrinsic human factor is low. A very graphic example of this is the use of the virtual simulator to exercise skills in the use of robots that intervene in laparoscopic surgeries.[16]​.

Regarding the study of the terrain, the lines of research have been aimed at promoting field work through the unification of height maps and OpenGL image libraries. This combination is allowing surface visualization in 3D without having to travel to the environment in question.[6]​.

In relation to research in educational environments, this is focusing on improving the interaction between users and the virtual environment itself.[17]​ In fact, more and more universities stand out for investing in the development of these technologies, such as the Iowa State Virtual Reality Applications Center.[18]​

In fact, it is the US government that funds many of these specific projects.[19]​.

Many universities have programs that research and develop immersive technology. Some examples are:

On the other hand, governments such as the US request information for the development of immersive technology[24]​ and finance specific projects[19]​.

Initially used by very specific sectors, they have spread over time. It has several applications in different areas, including the adult industry, art, entertainment and video games and interactive storytelling, military, education, and medicine. As it becomes more common, it is likely to spread to many other industries. Through its use, tools can be designed with applications in various fields such as:

While immersive technology has numerous benefits, it also raises concerns due to ethical side effects that could affect users.

Legal systems debate issues of virtual crime and whether it is ethical to allow illegal behavior such as rape in a simulated environment.[45]​.

Main ethical problems:

The main danger of immersive technology has been represented in science fiction films. In films like eXistenZ, The Matrix and the short film 'Play' by David Kaplan and Eric Zimmerman,[46] they raise questions about what can happen in the world if we are not able to distinguish between the physical world and the digital world.

Un entorno totalmente inmersivo y perceptivamente real constará de múltiples componentes.

VRML language

VRML (Virtual Reality Modeling Language) is the language used to describe virtual worlds on the Internet. You can navigate through it. It is equivalent to the HTML language used to develop web pages.[11]​.

Perception

Normally three-dimensional (3D) spaces, real or imaginary, are recreated where the user interacts in that environment. These environments stimulate the user's senses, offering a sensation of being inside that recreated place. It can be set with different themes, such as education, thus favoring the development of collaborative learning communities.[12]​.

Interaction

These technologies provide the ability to interact and communicate with the virtual environment.

An application that uses gesture recognition so that it can be carried out is mixed reality (MR), which is formed by the union between virtual reality and augmented reality. It allows you to interact in real time with virtual objects that are everyday objects in the real world. These virtual objects have the ability to respond and react to those gestures as if they were real-world objects.

In order for the recognition of these gestures by virtual objects to be possible, motion controllers or MR headphones are necessary. Some of them require a lot of power, but with the advances in connectivity, processing power or ergonomics, their integration is becoming easier so that these types of experiences are increasingly easier to carry out.[13]​.

Software

The software interacts with the hardware technology to generate the virtual environment and process the user input "User (Computing)") to provide dynamic response in real time. To achieve this, software often integrates artificial intelligence components and virtual worlds.

The lines of research that predominate in relation to AR and VR have been oriented towards their application in everyday digital devices to bring them closer to the general public. However, there are many other fields in which they are making progress and are proving useful and that is why investment in them is resurging. It is worth highlighting research in the scientific field, the study of the terrain, tourism and education.[6]​.

In the field of science, there are many universities that have programs that research and develop immersive technology. Some examples are the Stanford Virtual Human Interaction Laboratory, the USC Computer Graphics Laboratory and Immersive Technologies. These contribute to specialized professional training in environments where the cost of these on-site practices is too high or their viability due to equipment or the intrinsic human factor is low. A very graphic example of this is the use of the virtual simulator to exercise skills in the use of robots that intervene in laparoscopic surgeries.[16]​.

Regarding the study of the terrain, the lines of research have been aimed at promoting field work through the unification of height maps and OpenGL image libraries. This combination is allowing surface visualization in 3D without having to travel to the environment in question.[6]​.

In relation to research in educational environments, this is focusing on improving the interaction between users and the virtual environment itself.[17]​ In fact, more and more universities stand out for investing in the development of these technologies, such as the Iowa State Virtual Reality Applications Center.[18]​

In fact, it is the US government that funds many of these specific projects.[19]​.

Many universities have programs that research and develop immersive technology. Some examples are:

On the other hand, governments such as the US request information for the development of immersive technology[24]​ and finance specific projects[19]​.

Initially used by very specific sectors, they have spread over time. It has several applications in different areas, including the adult industry, art, entertainment and video games and interactive storytelling, military, education, and medicine. As it becomes more common, it is likely to spread to many other industries. Through its use, tools can be designed with applications in various fields such as:

While immersive technology has numerous benefits, it also raises concerns due to ethical side effects that could affect users.

Legal systems debate issues of virtual crime and whether it is ethical to allow illegal behavior such as rape in a simulated environment.[45]​.

Main ethical problems:

The main danger of immersive technology has been represented in science fiction films. In films like eXistenZ, The Matrix and the short film 'Play' by David Kaplan and Eric Zimmerman,[46] they raise questions about what can happen in the world if we are not able to distinguish between the physical world and the digital world.