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A Brief History of VR

VeeR VR

In 1968, Ivan Sutherland and Bob Sproull created the first head-mounted display (HMD) system for immersive simulation applications. Being that it was the first HMD both quality of the interfac e and realism of the simulation were rather low, and it weighed so much that it had to be suspended from the ceiling by metal cables. .

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China shows its masterplan to lead Virtual Reality in 2025

The Ghost Howls

Develop virtual reality industry terminal equipment for key industry sectors such as manufacturing, education, culture, health, commerce, and specific application scenarios. Promote the application of virtual reality technology in psychological counseling, rehabilitation nursing, etc., – Perceive interactive devices.