Virtual Reality
Short for Virtual Reality, VR is a computer-generated artificial environment that allows a user to view, explore, and manipulate the environment. Virtual Reality is a computer generated reality manipulated and explored using various input devices such as goggles, headphones, gloves, or a computer. Using these devices, a user can browse through a virtual world or pickup and manipulate virtual objects.

Augmented reality
Augmented reality (AR) is the integration of digital information with live video or the user’s environment in real time. Basically, AR takes an existing picture and blends new information into it. One of the first commercial applications of AR technology is the yellow first-down line in televised football games.

Discussion topic:
What is your perception of the future of VR/AR/MR? What is your recent VR/AR/MR technology experience? Describe why it is important.

+ Screening
Chris Milk: How virtual reality can create the ultimate empathy machine?(10:26)
The Terrifying Future of Artificial Intelligence 10:00
How will AI change the world? 5:00
15 Technology Predictions for 2030! 12:23
Marco Tempest: A Magical tale with augmented reality0 (6:25)
Chris Kluwe: How augmented reality will change sports and build empathy(09:08)

+ Reading
https://mobidev.biz/blog/augmented-reality-trends-future-ar-technologies
The Role of Mixed Reality in the Future of Work
Augmented Reality in Military: AR Can Enhance Warfare and Training

Additional Resources
Google is building a game engine for VR
Google Teams With GoPro to Bring VR to YouTube
Virtual reality wants to rule video games. Here’s who will rule VR
VR Interface Design Manifesto
Light fields – the future of VR-AR-MR By Mike Seymour
So Smart: New Ikea App Places Virtual Furniture in Your Home
What is augmented reality?
THE RISE AND FALL AND RISE OF VIRTUAL REALITY