NASA’s Virtual Reality

Virtual Environment Reality workstation technology (helmet & gloves)

Cinematographer Morton Heilig created Sensorama, the first VR machine (patented in 1962). It was a large booth that could fit up to four people at a time. It combined multiple technologies to stimulate all of the senses: there was a combined full colour 3D video, audio, vibrations, smell and atmospheric effects, such as wind. This… Continue reading NASA’s Virtual Reality