Background and History
Who invented the first stereoscope?
Sir Charles Wheatstone
Safety of the Public
What ethical failure framework occurs when VR is presenting in a positive, creative light to hide its data collection?
Ethical Framing
What company is the largest contributor to VR Markets?
Meta
What was the size of North American Markets for VR in 2024?
5.8 Billion
When was the first handheld stereoscope invented?
1861
What is the minimum field of view required?
150 degrees
What ethical failure framework applies when ethical problems are hidden under the guise of innovation and optimizing user experience?
Ethical Fading
How much money did Meta acquire Oculus for?
2 billion dollars
What film festival is starting to adapt VR technology?
What part of the brain is in charge of stitching together 3D image?
Primary Visual Cortex.
User validation, permission levels for kids, game rules and regulations, minimizing data collection, etc.
What is it called when engineers use the same unethical practices as competitors to keep their technology relevant?
Conformity Bias
What is Apple's VR set called?
Apple Vision Pro
What musician hosted a concert virutally in 2020?
Travis Scott
How far apart, on average, are a person's eyes?
63 mm
What is a sustainability concern with creating VR headsets?
Use of rare earth metals that are often obtained by destroying habitats. Disposal of old tech.
What NSPE code is violated when VR technologies collect user data without clear consent
“Avoid deceptive acts”
77 Million
VR ESports are classified as what kind of games?
Physical and Mental Games
What is an important method used in determining what image to show in an open VR space?
Sensor Fusion
How can engineers mitigate negative mental health effects due to VR?
Engineers who allow innovation to overpower the safety of users violate which NSPE code?
"Protect the safety, health, and welfare of the public”
74%
What other industries are adapting VR technology?
Education and Medicine...