Chapter 14
Ten Questions about Virtual and Augmented Reality
IN THIS CHAPTER
Reviewing questions you may have about virtual and augmented reality
Discovering how virtual and augmented reality could affect you in the future
Exploring how to enter the virtual or augmented reality markets
If you’re interested in virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), you’ve likely asked yourself one or more of the questions in this chapter. In many cases, there aren’t definitive answers available, but I tell you what I think and what many of the leading experts in the fields of VR and AR have said.
How Will Virtual and Augmented Reality Affect Me?
Wondering how VR and AR technologies are going to affect your life? You’re not alone. Many are wondering the same thing, and the future is uncertain, so any answer to this question is going to involve some guesswork.
The good news: Neither VR nor AR will likely be thrust upon you unwillingly in the near future. Do not expect to come to work tomorrow and find that your PC has been completely replaced by a pair of AR glasses.
VR will likely start to seep into your life around the edges. A VR arcade may spring up at your local mall, or a tech-minded ...
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