Oculus Rift: For Beginners

Book excerpt: We are currently occupying a period in history where virtual reality is almost at the point of being considered typical. There are now virtual reality games and virtual reality movies that are available to everyday citizens. Virtual reality is no longer the fantasy that it once was just a few decades ago. 3D glasses were quite the rage when they were debuted. Now, however, with the help of companies such as Oculus VR, you can have virtual reality glasses that will literally transform how you see your surrounding and transport into a totally different virtual world. Many people who have only heard of gadgets such as Oculus Rift may be of the belief that virtual reality is only for gamers. This is not so. Virtual reality can be accessed in a wide variety of ways. It can also be adapted to several different aspects of your life, including your professional life. Let us engage for a moment in the world of virtual reality.