Ask the Chatbot Games & Quizzes History & Society Science & Tech Biographies Animals & Nature Geography & Travel Arts & Culture ProCon Money Videos
virtual reality
Table of Contents
References & Edit History Quick Facts & Related Topics
Images & Videos
early head-mounted display device
How industries use simulators for real-world training
VPL DataGlove World of Warcraft
For Students
virtual reality summary
Quizzes
computer chip. computer. Hand holding computer chip. Central processing unit (CPU). history and society, science and technology, microchip, microprocessor motherboard computer Circuit Board
Computers and Technology Quiz
Related Questions
Read Next
Grade school students working at computers in a school library. Study learn girl child class technology
The Future of Information and Education
Internet http://www blue screen. Hompepage blog 2009, history and society, media news television, crowd opinion protest, In the News 2009, breaking news
Who Invented the Internet?
Technical insides of a desktop computer
5 Components of Information Systems
Programming computer abstract
Influential Computer Programming Languages
Young boys playing video games at a gaming festival in Rome, Italy in 2015. Video gaming
Pro and Con: Violent Video Games
Discover
African Americans demonstrating for voting rights in front of the White House as police and others watch, March 12, 1965. One sign reads, "We demand the right to vote everywhere." Voting Rights Act, civil rights.
Timeline of the American Civil Rights Movement
NBA Lakers Celtics Finals Kevin Garnett shooting.
10 Great Sports Rivalries
Close up of praying mantis walking on stone ground against a blurred background in Japan
6 Animals That Eat Their Mates
Artist interpretation of space asteroids impacting earth and moon. Meteoroids, meteor impact, end of the world, danger, destruction, dinosaur extinct, Judgement Day, Doomsday Predictions, comet
Major Mass Extinctions
Demystified - Do Lemmings Really Commit Mass Suicide? illustration
Do Lemmings Really Commit Mass Suicide?
airplane in flight (plane, aircraft, flying)
7 Puzzling Plane Disappearances
San Francisco, California/USA-1/18/20: Womens March at Civic Center marching with signs of political protest regarding equality also embracing 2020 presidential candidates and celebrating equality
How Does the U.S. Government Define the Difference Between a Protest and a Riot?

virtual reality: Facts & Related Content

verifiedCite
While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions.
Select Citation Style
Share
Share to social media
URL
https://www.britannica.com/facts/virtual-reality

News •

President Tharman praises Indian music star A.R. Rahman for helping Singapore musicians • June 3, 2025, 3:31 AM ET (Straits Times)
In a victory for Palmer Luckey, Meta and Anduril work on mixed reality headsets for the military • May 29, 2025, 11:55 PM ET (TechCrunch)
VR tool pioneered to enhance athlete well-being makes headlines • May 29, 2025, 7:02 AM ET (Medical Xpress)
Palmer Luckey on making autonomous weapons for the U.S. and its allies | 60 Minutes • May 19, 2025, 12:10 AM ET (CBS)
Virtual reality gaming 'not dead' but cutting edge technology facing challenges • May 16, 2025, 6:48 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))

Facts

Also Known As VR • virtual world

Photos and Videos

early head-mounted display device
VPL DataGlove
World of Warcraft
How industries use simulators for real-world training
See All Videos and Images →

Related Topics and References

Topics
Dig Deeper: More Articles That Discuss This Topic

Related Quizzes and Features

Quiz
computer chip. computer. Hand holding computer chip. Central processing unit (CPU). history and society, science and technology, microchip, microprocessor motherboard computer Circuit Board
Computers and Technology Quiz