Virtual Reality: An Introduction Virtual Reality is a term that applies to computer-simulated environments that can simulate physical presence in places in the real world, as well as in imaginary worlds. In other word, virtual Reality is a simulation in which computer graphics is used to create a realistic looking world.

1. Virtual Reality: An Introduction
Faizal Azmi Setiawan
Laboratory of Cyber City

2. Outline
• What is Virtual Reality ?
• Virtual Reality Vendor
• HTC VIVE Device
• Things to do configuring HTC VIVE
• An Intro about Unity
• Tutorials: Unity + HTC VIVE
• Demo: Virtual Reality on Weikuan Collapse
Building

3. What is Virtual Reality ?
• Virtual Reality is a term that applies to computer-simulated environments
that can simulate physical presence in places in the real world, as well as in
imaginary worlds. In other word, virtual Reality is a simulation in which
computer graphics is used to create a realistic looking world.
• It means that the computer is able to detect user inputs and modify the
virtual world.
• Virtual Reality could artificially creates sensory experiences such as sight,
hearing and touch.

4. Virtual Reality Vendor

5. HTC VIVE Device
Head Mounted Display
• Used as display device
Controller
• Used to controller movement
and touch the object
Base Station
• Used to track the other
device and track your
movement

6. Things to do configuring HTC Vive
1. Download Steam
2. Download SteamVR
3. Turn on all devices
4. Update all devices in SteamVR application
5. Do room calibration in SteamVR application
6. HTC Vive Ready to use

7. An Intro About Unity
Unity is a cross-platform game engine developed by Unity
Technologies, which is primarily used to develop video games and
simulations for computers, consoles, 3D virtual worlds and mobile
devices.
There are 5 parts that you can use in Unity environment, such as:
1. Scene: Editable 3D game object in current scene
2. Game: A preview how game will look when executing
3. Hierarchy: A list of game object and sub object that you used
4. Inspector: A property for selected game object
5. Project: Contents of project assets folder