000			01857 a2200205 4500
005			20260902095701.0
020			_a9783031364860
080			_a004.946 GUT
100			_aGutierrez Alonso, Mario A. _94005
245			_aStepping into virtual reality / by Mario A. Gutierrez A., Frederic Vexo, Daniel Thalmann
250			_a2nd edition.
260			_aSwitzerland: _bSpringer, _c2023.
300			_axviii, 272 p.
520			_aThe 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
650			_aVirtual reality _94006
650			_aHuman-computer interaction _94007
700			_aVexo, Frederic. _94008
700			_a Thalmann, Daniel. _94009
942			_cBK
999			_c5635 _d5630