How do VR Headsets work? - The Tech of Virtual Reality

This video is best enjoyed in a VR headset, such as Google Cardboard or Oculus Rift.
Are you curious about how VR works? We made a 3-part series about the STEM of VR, explaining the Science of VR, the Math of VR, and now the Technology of VR. By Technology, we mean - how do gadgets like VR Headsets work to create Virtual Reality?

In this video, we explain the history of this technology - the story starts earlier than you might think. Have you ever seen a stereoscope, which allows you to view 3D images? They date back to the 1800s! You may have played with a Viewmaster, which is a more recent version of the stereoscope. Then we discuss modern-day efforts to make Virtual Reality part of your world, including the Oculus Rift. There are technical issues to address in VR, including camera design, computers to manipulate the footage, transmission of the video so it’s smooth (not choppy or disorienting), and then finally, watching the video in a special headset.

This is a VR180 video, which means you can look all around a hemisphere, and it is in 3D!
We recommend watching this video while wearing a VR headset for the full 3D immersive experience. But if you don’t have a VR headset like Oculus or Google Cardboard, that’s okay. You can still swipe your finger around on your phone to explore the hemispherical 180 degree view.

Here are our other STEM of VR videos for you to explore:

We’d like to thank the YouTube Creator Lab and VR Scout for giving Socratica the opportunity to learn how to make VR videos for you!

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We recommend the following texts and devices to help you enjoy VR:

Neuromancer by William Gibson
(Science Fiction predicting Virtual Reality)

Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson
(Science Fiction exploring Virtual Reality)

Oculus Quest VR Headset

Oculus Rift S VR Headset

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Host: Liliana De Castro
Written & Produced by Kimberly Hatch Harrison and Michael Harrison
#VR180 #VR #VirtualReality

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[evilvoldemort]

*Socratica:* Doesn't matter if u don't have a headset, just swipe around with ur finger.

*Me watching on the TV:* 😐

[redforestx]

I really enjoyed the video! It was super informative and the presentation is great!

[mr.fakeman]

Wow!😮
I have never seen a video that reacts like this.
I have just found this channel at this moment.
The videos look interesting, so here is +1 sub.😊

[Tchernobog]

"how does it work" "you are watching a VR video with me"
if we had VR we wouldn't be looking up how it works to learn about it.

[mariecurie]

Wow! I have seen YouTube videos in VR360° but it's my first time to see it in VR180°

[burtpanzer]

Although I appreciate the effort, it seemed rather light on tech for 2019. What I'd like to know is why the system cannot operate locally instead of requiring 8 GB downloads just to connect the headset to a remote service, when 360 videos work with only a tiny file or script that loads with the html page?

[Borgatiger]

Seus vídeos são perfeitos (eu compreendo tudo e ainda treino minha audição para o inglês). Você explica de forma clara e coesa. Uma pena ter deixado a versão em BR de lado, mas entendo que fazer os vídeos em inglês dá um alcance maior pro canal.
Parabéns pelo trabalho.

[OnionKnight]

amazing voice, super enjoyable lesson

[junkmail]

*me watching from a monitor because I don't own VR but also super interested:*
:(

[shadrachemmanuel]

When are VR movies coming out ? Would love to see Avengers End Game in VR.

[gabriellemoreno]

Lili VC leu minha mente, tava pensando isso hj mesmo 😍😍😍

[therealzucc]

3:55
"a Kickstarter for the Rift "
*shows Rift S*

[NeWx]

Can't wait for full immersion VR.

[DRN]

For me, the video is smart and perfect. I really enjoyed it, and the others from Socratica. Congratulations.

[lineaferguson]

Wow what an amazing video! I already feel smarter!

[gopigwen]

Great video about the great tech from wonderful team.. urging to buy a VR headset to watch your next VR video.. anyways thanks to science and maths😋😋😎

[dylburt]

I am actually very interested in the sound. I want to make video games when I am done with college in about 1.5 years. Plus I think you guys could give Epic some pointers on getting decent sound.

[Muuip]

Virtual Reality (VR): Great tool to visualize humanity's goals and ideals to enhance synergistic creativity.

[kystars]

I am curious. i have very bad eyesight in my left eye. will virtual reality headsets still work with someone with a good eye and a bad eye? I heard a number of people say it will work ine. but before i spend a lot of money on one, I want to know. thanks for any replies.

[-John-Doe-]

It works by turning on VR, crossing your eyes, and lining up the middle image.