Benefits
of Virtual Reality Technology
There are a number of advantages in using VR technology
in a number of business areas. For instance in the automotive industry,
prototypes can be built as virtual worlds rather than building real mock-ups.
This means having to build fewer real physical prototypes, which in turn
means cost savings. Virtual prototypes are generally more flexible, leading
to shortened lead time and other competitive advantages. The flexibility
also enables designers to try more options before turning to production,
leading to increased quality and increased customer satisfaction.
Other areas where VR is used extensively today is
in training; environments that may be hazardous in the real world can easily
be simulated using VR technology. Also, using VR makes it possible to go
to places that are otherwise impossible to visit, such as a building that
has not yet been build. For such applications an immediate understanding
and holistic view can be achieved before having to experience the real
world objects, e.g., NASA trained astronauts in virtual environments prior
to the repair of the Hubble Space Telescope.
Virtual
& Virtual Simulation Site was created by:
Anthony Portell . For a graduate level project
for ECE
577 "Virtual Reality in Engineering" at University
of Michigan. Created on 04.16.97.
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