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3.7. The Implications of VR 39
3.7 The Implications of VR
Weiss [15] tells us that whilst there has been considerable speculation and
enthusiasm among possible users of VR technology regarding its potential,
much of it is still blue sky thinking rather than actual applications. So, as we
have seen, VR has considerable potential for many applications, but it may
not be appropriate or desirable in some cases. There are a number of reasons
for this. Primarily, VR is currently still very expensive as a development tool
and it may not be necessary. For designers, CAD (computer-aided design)
may deliver everything a designer needs without the complications of VR.
In addition, limited research has been done to prove that there is effective
transfer ...