What does AR stand for?
AnswerAugmented reality
AR overlays digital content onto the real world.
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VR facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about virtual reality technology and history, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
What is the common name for motion sickness caused by VR?
AnswerCybersickness
Mismatch between what you see and feel can cause cybersickness.
Going deeper
Ivan Sutherland's 1968 head-mounted display was nicknamed what?
AnswerThe Sword of Damocles
It hung from the ceiling, earning the Sword of Damocles name.
Which Nintendo console from 1995 attempted 3D with a red monochrome display?
AnswerVirtual Boy
The Virtual Boy used red LED displays and sold poorly.
In what year did the Oculus Rift run its Kickstarter campaign?
Answer2012
The Rift's 2012 Kickstarter reignited consumer interest in VR.
Expert level
Tracking that uses cameras mounted on the headset itself is called what?
AnswerInside-out tracking
Inside-out tracking needs no external sensors.
The delay between moving your head and the display updating is called what?
AnswerMotion-to-photon latency
Low motion-to-photon latency helps reduce cybersickness.
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