scholarly journals Crimes in virtual reality: myth or reality?

2019 ◽  
pp. 161-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. I. Dremlyuga ◽  
A. V. Kripakova
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Virtual Environment ◽  
Real World ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
The Internet ◽  
The Real ◽  
Emotional Effect ◽  
Objective Side

The paper is devoted to the problems of committing crimes using virtual reality technologies and their qualifications. The optional features of the objective side and their significance when using new digital technologies are characterized. The factors complicating the investigation of such crimes are analyzed in detail. According to the results of the study, the authors come to the conclusion that the technology of virtual reality gives a criminal completely new opportunities. First, virtual reality allows you to manipulate the emotions and consciousness of the victim at a completely new level. The psycho-emotional effect is comparable in strength to the effect of events in the real world, at the same time it can be achieved remotely via the Internet. Secondly, in connection with the integration into the virtual environment of real-world devices, the consequences of actions in virtual reality also extend to the real world. This means that many criminal acts for which contact with the victim was necessary can now be performed remotely.

Influence of Physical Characteristics of Routes on Distance Cognition in Virtual Environments

2005 ◽  
Vol 32 (5) ◽  
pp. 777-785 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ebru Cubukcu ◽  
Jack L Nasar
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Virtual Environments ◽  
Virtual Environment ◽  
Real World ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Spatial Behavior ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Parking Garage ◽  
The Real ◽  
Predicting Behavior

Discrepanices between perceived and actual distance may affect people's spatial behavior. In a previous study Nasar, using self report of behavior, found that segmentation (measured through the number of buildings) along the route affected choice of parking garage and path from the parking garage to a destination. We recreated that same environment in a three-dimensional virtual environment and conducted a test to see whether the same factors emerged under these more controlled conditions and to see whether spatial behavior in the virtual environment accurately reflected behavior in the real environment. The results confirmed similar patterns of response in the virtual and real environments. This supports the use of virtual reality as a tool for predicting behavior in the real world and confirms increases in segmentation as related to increases in perceived distance.

scholarly journals Augmented Reality Research and Applications in Education

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ezgi Pelin Yildiz
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Virtual Environment ◽  
Real World ◽  
The Real ◽  
Virtual Objects ◽  
Physical Environments ◽  
Real Objects ◽  
As If

Augmented reality is defined as the technology in which virtual objects are blended with the real world and also interact with each other. Although augmented reality applications are used in many areas, the most important of these areas is the field of education. AR technology allows the combination of real objects and virtual information in order to increase students’ interaction with physical environments and facilitate their learning. Developing technology enables students to learn complex topics in a fun and easy way through virtual reality devices. Students interact with objects in the virtual environment and can learn more about it. For example; by organizing digital tours to a museum or zoo in a completely different country, lessons can be taught in the company of a teacher as if they were there at that moment. In the light of all these, this study is a compilation study. In this context, augmented reality technologies were introduced and attention was drawn to their use in different fields of education with their examples. As a suggestion at the end of the study, it was emphasized that the prepared sections should be carefully read by the educators and put into practice in their lessons. In addition it was also pointed out that it should be preferred in order to communicate effectively with students by interacting in real time, especially during the pandemic process.

scholarly journals Transfer of Calibration in Virtual Reality to both Real and Virtual Environments

2019 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 1943-1947 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hannah M. Solini ◽  
Ayush Bhargava ◽  
Christopher C. Pagano
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Virtual Environments ◽  
Virtual Environment ◽  
Real World ◽  
Optic Flow ◽  
Calibration Transfer ◽  
The Real ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Virtual Display ◽  
World Environment

It is often questioned whether task performance attained in a virtual environment can be transferred appropriately and accurately to the same task in the real world. With advancements in virtual reality (VR) technology, recent research has focused on individuals’ abilities to transfer calibration achieved in a virtual environment to a real-world environment. Little research, however, has shown whether transfer of calibration from a virtual environment to the real world is similar to transfer of calibration from a virtual environment to another virtual environment. As such, the present study investigated differences in calibration transfer to real-world and virtual environments. In either a real-world or virtual environment, participants completed blind walking estimates before and after experiencing perturbed virtual optic flow via a head-mounted virtual display (HMD). Results showed that individuals calibrated to perturbed virtual optic flow and that this calibration carried over to both real-world and virtual environments in a like manner.

Case Study: The Impact of VR & AR Simulation Project to Decrease Human Exposure in Critical Environments

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Ribeiro Reis ◽  
Thiago Sousa de Oliveira ◽  
Wesley Lopes de Oliveira ◽  
Diego Cordeiro Barboza ◽  
Leonildes Soares De Melo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Virtual Environment ◽  
Human Exposure ◽  
Water Injection ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Digital Measurement ◽  
Time Data ◽  
The Real ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Human exposure is a relevant factor when operating in critical environments and depends on a thorough analysis and consideration towards driving the teams to a safer and more productive environment. Reducing such exposure through digital technologies benefits the whole workforce in their decisions and maneuvers, like simulations, training, and other critical activities that can be executed remotely and prior to the actual activity. This paper presents a case study to demonstrate how augmented and virtual reality can be used to create a high fidelity virtual environment emulating the real industrial facility. This approach enriches the Digital Twin with the association of data and the virtual environment. It leverages on display and interaction capabilities of hardware devices, and intelligence and data querying capabilities of industrial software, empowering the workers with enhanced training capabilities and access to information increasing safety and efficiency. A real application of this technology is presented in this paper through the case study of the PredictMain4.0 project of Repsol Sinopec Brazil (RSB), which aimed at the integration of digital technologies, including augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). The PredictMain4.0 project was executed using data and data models of PETROBRAS’ P-50, a FPSO (Floating Production Storage and Offloading) operating in Brazil, and illustrates how different AR/VR applications can be developed and used in combination with engineering, operation, and maintenance databases. This includes 3D models, digitalized critical procedures, and the ability to integrate field teams into a single virtual environment, allowing real interaction in a digital setting that is linked to the real world. Considering the digitalized procedures, this paper aims to establish how virtual simulation and training can make teams more confident and prepared to execute the same physical asset procedures. After consulting with stakeholders from many different teams, the PredictMain4.0 project team selected three critical operating modules in the FPSO (Power Generation, Water Injection, and Gas Compression). For each one, considered which situations were relevant, should they occur. These situations led to developing a training and simulation framework, allowing instructors to create different scenarios and use advanced features such as digital measurement, real-time data collection, and collaborative sessions. The case study indicates that the development of such applications can save more than $1 million per year in maintenance costs considering the decrease in downtime and avoiding risks of accident.

scholarly journals VR-CPES: A Novel Cyber-Physical Education Systems for Interactive VR Services Based on a Mobile Platform

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanjin Kim ◽  
Heonyeop Shin ◽  
Hyeong-su Kim ◽  
Won-Tae Kim
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Internet Of Things ◽  
Real World ◽  
Cyber Physical Systems ◽  
Mobile Platform ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Physical Systems ◽  
The Real ◽  
The Internet Of Things

The evolution of virtual reality technology allows users to immerse themselves into virtual environments, providing a new experience that is impossible in the real world. The appearance of cyber-physical systems and the Internet of things makes humans to understand and control the real world in detail. The integration of virtual reality into cyber-physical systems and the Internet of things may induce innovative education services in the near future. In this paper, we propose a novel, a virtual reality-based cyber-physical education system for efficient education in a virtual reality on a mobile platform, called VR-CPES. VR-CPES can integrate the real world into virtual reality using cyber-physical systems technology, especially using digital twin. We extract essential service requirements of VR-CPES in terms of delay time in the virtual reality service layer. In order to satisfy the requirements of the network layer, we design a new, real-time network technology interworking software, defined as network and time-sensitive network. A gateway function for the interworking is developed to make protocol level transparency. In addition, a path selection algorithm is proposed to make flexible flow between physical things and cyber things. Finally, a simulation study will be conducted to validate the functionalities and performance in terms of packet loss and delay as defined in the requirements.

scholarly journals Distance Estimation in Virtual Reality Is Affected by Both the Virtual and the Real-World Environments

i-Perception ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 204166952110239
Author(s):  
Junjun Zhang ◽  
Xiaoyan Yang ◽  
Zhenlan Jin ◽  
Ling Li
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Virtual Environment ◽  
Real World ◽  
Distance Estimation ◽  
Distance Judgment ◽  
The Other ◽  
The Real ◽  
Outdoor Scenes ◽  
Distance Judgments ◽  
World Environment

The experience in virtual reality (VR) is unique, in that observers are in a real-world location while browsing through a virtual scene. Previous studies have investigated the effect of the virtual environment on distance estimation. However, it is unclear how the real-world environment influences distance estimation in VR. Here, we measured the distance estimation using a bisection (Experiment 1) and a blind-walking (Experiments 2 and 3) method. Participants performed distance judgments in VR, which rendered either virtual indoor or outdoor scenes. Experiments were also carried out in either real-world indoor or outdoor locations. In the bisection experiment, judged distance in virtual outdoor was greater than that in virtual indoor. However, the real-world environment had no impact on distance judgment estimated by bisection. In the blind-walking experiment, judged distance in real-world outdoor was greater than that in real-world indoor. On the other hand, the virtual environment had no impact on distance judgment estimated by blind-walking. Generally, our results suggest that both the virtual and real-world environments have an impact on distance judgment in VR. Especially, the real-world environment where a person is physically located during a VR experience influences the person’s distance estimation in VR.

The Internet – Proposing an Infrastructure for the Philosophy of Virtualness

2009 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-68
Author(s):  
Katrina Burt ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Real World ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Philosophical Discourse ◽  
The Real ◽  
Virtual Interactive ◽  
Philosophical Nature

This paper proposes a preliminary infrastructure for future philosophical discourse on the virtual, interactive, visual, top layer of the Internet. The paper begins by introducing thoughts on such words as real, virtual, reality, knowledge, and truth. Next, news summaries are provided illustrating some effects from the “real world” on the virtual part of the Internet, and vice versa. Subsequently, nine major categories of Internet variables are identified. Finally, over one hundred questions about the philosophical nature of the virtual part of the Internet are listed and are organized into fourteen categories.

scholarly journals Metaverse : The Next Big Technology

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr Sarswati .
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Virtual Environment ◽  
Real World ◽  
Virtual World ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Next Generation ◽  
The Real ◽  
Broad Term ◽  
Digital Spaces ◽  
As If

In this study, we are discussing about the Metaverse. It is the latest and hot buzzword to capture the tech industry’s imagination. Metaverse is a broad term. It is generally 'refers' to shared 3D virtural word environment which people can access via internet. Metaverse is where the real world meets the virtual world. It focuses will be to bring the Metaverse to life and help people connect, find communication and grow businesses. According to CEO Mark Zukerberg : The Metaverse, which he sees as the next generation of the internet, as a virtual environment that will allow people to be present with each other in digital spaces. It brings together their apps/technologies under new company brand. Faacebook’s, I mean, Meta’s, recent rebrand and investments triggered a new wage of interest in the metaverse. It’s all over headlines, corporate news, memes, gaming platforms, and social media. The word’s increased ubiquity is creating an impending sense of doom, as if, at any moment, our physical lives will be engulfed in corporate pixels and paywalled interactions.

scholarly journals Virtuality Index: Philosophical Justification

2021 ◽  
pp. 99-107
Author(s):  
Oksana Elkhova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Virtual Environment ◽  
Virtual Worlds ◽  
Real World ◽  
User Involvement ◽  
Human Perception ◽  
Index Method ◽  
The Real ◽  
Virtual Realities ◽  
High Level

This article provides a philosophical justification for the concept of virtuality index (VR Index). The use of the index method is the novelty of this research and allows us to consider virtual reality from a new methodological perspective. In the study, VR Index is schematized: in the author’s opinion, it acts as a certain generalized relative indicator that serves to characterize changes in such a phenomenon as virtual reality. The basic components of VR Index are distinguished: immersion, involvement, and interactivity. They can be represented in quantitative and qualitative terms. VR Index can be schematically presented in the following way: VR Index = Im·Inv·Int (where Im – immersion, Inv – involvement, Int – interactivity). For each specific case, the above pattern takes the following form: VR Index = Imm·Invn·Intp (where the coefficients m, n, p > 0). Immersion characterizes the coverage of senses of a person in an artificially created environment. Involvement indicates the rational and the emotional components of a person’s mental sphere. Interactivity, in its turn, determines the user’s interaction with the virtual environment. Each of these components affects the value of VR Index. The author distinguishes two extreme cases: virtual realities with low and high VR Index. Virtual realities with low VR Index involve two main channels of human perception, i.e. vision and hearing, are characterized by minimal user involvement and weak interactivity; the users are well aware of the fact that they are interacting with a simulation of the real world. Virtual realities with high VR Index cover a large number of channels of human perception and have a high level of user involvement and interactivity; for the user, the events of the real and virtual worlds become indistinguishable from each other.

Can people with brain injury transfer route knowledge from a virtual environment to the real world?

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roy C. Davies ◽  
Gerd Johansson ◽  
Anita Linden ◽  
Kersin Boschian ◽  
Berigt Sonesson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Virtual Environment ◽  
Real World ◽  
Route Knowledge ◽  
The Real
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