01857 a2200205 4500 20260902095701.0 9783031364860 004.946 GUT Gutierrez Alonso, Mario A. 4005 Stepping into virtual reality / by Mario A. Gutierrez A., Frederic Vexo, Daniel Thalmann 2nd edition. Switzerland: Springer, 2023. xviii, 272 p. The 2nd edition of this book provides an updated and extended look into the advancements in Virtual Reality and the metaverse. The history and origins of Virtual Reality, crowd simulation and virtual surgery are thoroughly explored. Applications in the cultural heritage and sports domains are also examined and described in detail. There are new contributions on Senses and Sensors, Brain-Computer interfaces, Game Engines, and Immersive Sound. This edition also provides a comprehensive look into the development of applications based on AI techniques, including Machine Learning. It covers all aspects of the topic, from the theoretical foundations to practical applications. The revised and extended chapters provide readers with an in-depth understanding of the technology and its potential applications. Designed as a guided tour, Stepping into Virtual Reality 2nd edition provides practical explanations of each step in the process of creating a virtual reality application. It can be used both as a textbook for a virtual reality course and as a reference for courses on computer graphics, computer animation or human-computer interaction and is essential reading for anyone interested in technology and its potential to revolutionize our lives Virtual reality 4006 Human-computer interaction 4007 Vexo, Frederic. 4008 Thalmann, Daniel. 4009 BK 5635 5630 0 0 udc 0 0 REF 69.99 EU 01/09/2026 Shanti Books PO.NO.IIITDMK/2026-27/LIB/BKS/04 01/07/2026 3685 23/07/2026 7863 30 IIITDM IIITDM REF 2026-09-01 1 004.946 GUT 0008255 2026-09-02 10:02:54 2026-09-02 2026-09-01 REF CSE