Virtual reality simulator

A virtual reality simulator (virtual amusement ride/virtual gaming simulator/virtual motion simulator) is the equipment that is used for human immersion in virtual reality with the purpose of entertainment of the public. A virtual amusement in the strict sense can not be considered a computer with a virtual reality glasses (helmet) and game content.[1] Attractions of virtual reality besides hardware and software use the additional means to enhance the immersion effect, for example, water spray, the effect of wind, vibration,[2] physical motion[3] etc. The same technique was used in the X-d cinema, but there are two significant differences between them and simulators of virtual reality:


It should be noted that there are virtual rides in which interactivity is absent. In this case, they differ from the X-d cinemas only by video technology.

Classification:

One can also classify virtual amusements on the user's body position during operation: sitting, standing, suspended, etc.

One can also classify virtual amusements on the possibility to connect additional devices such as a gaming joystick.

On profile:

On networking opportunities:

Example of classification of a virtual reality attraction:

A virtual standing universal interactive attraction with a network mode and a possibility to connect an additional game module (joystick).

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