Learning Web-based Virtual Reality: Build and Deploy Web-based Virtual Reality Technology

© Srushtika Neelakantam and Tanay Pant 2017

Srushtika Neelakantam and Tanay Pant, Learning Web-based Virtual Reality, 10.1007/978-1-4842-2710-7_1

1. Introduction to VR and WebVR

Srushtika Neelakantam¹  and Tanay Pant²

(1)Bangalore, Karnataka, India

(2)Ghaziabad, India

In this chapter, you will improve your understanding of virtual reality (VR) and web-based virtual reality by studying the various techniques you can use to build a virtual environment as well as web-based virtual reality. We will also cover why a web developer should learn the various WebVR frameworks, the current state of WebVR, and finally the various VR devices available for purchase in the market.

Introducing Virtual Reality

Virtual reality is basically a set of technologies and computer ...