…INVENTOR MORTON HEILIG IS CONSIDERED THE FATHER OF VR? In the 1960s, he launched the Sensorama, a giant machine that promised to deliver an immersive image, sound, and even aroma experience.

…IN THE BRAZILIAN MARKET, THERE ARE THREE MAIN TYPES OF VR GLASSES? Cardboard, a popular Google version made of cardboard; high experience, to which you can attach your phone, using it as a screen (some already have their own screen); and gamer glasses, which are more expensive and technological.

…IN 1838, SCIENTIST CHARLES WHEATSTONE CREATED THE STEREOSCOPE, A RUDIMENTARY VERSION OF VR GLASSES? It had an image for each eye (left and right), with a slight difference in angle, which resulted in a 3D effect.

…SOME GLASSES CAN EMIT BINAURAL SOUNDS, THE EQUIVALENT OF 3D IN AUDIO? These are two sounds with small differences in their frequency, each one is heard by one ear. This leads the brain to notice a single tone, which is distinct from the ones being heard, to make up for the small difference.

…YOU CAN WATCH MOVIES, PLAY, INTERACT, AND EVEN STUDY USING VR?

…MORE ADVANCED MODELS COME WITH INTERACTIVE GLOVES OR A MOBILE MOUSE TO FACILITATE THE EXPERIENCE?

SOURCES: CANALTECH, ÉPOCA NEGÓCIOS, IGN BRASIL, HISTORY OF INFORMATION, MUSEU IMPERIAL, OLHAR DIGITAL, PUC, SCIELO, TECHTUDO, USP, AND XP EDUCAÇÃO.

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