Augmented Reality Quake 255
DrGonzo writes "Take a tour of campus an shoot some monsters. The Wearable Computer Lab at the University of South Australia has developed a
prototype wearable Quake suit. " I'm a little skeptical
of this, but it sure would make the frisbee golfers on campus look like the normal
ones.
Campus Security (Score:2, Insightful)
Looks like it wouldn't be that comfortable, and of course you'd look out of place. Otherwise cool. I wonder if the shots they show are real or what they propose it would look like.
Leap of Faith (Score:5, Insightful)
-prator
What a great way to get some exercise (Score:5, Insightful)
The obvious problem is looking like a complete idiot in public. But for some of us, that happens anyway, so who cares?
The obvious useful application for this is the military/police force. I can imagine them setting up common scenarios that soldiers/officers would be required to run through on a regular basis. This would almost be like getting real experience, and it would keep everyone in shape, too. Much better than computer simulations where they sit down, or are confined to a room. I wonder if they plan on making a bundle selling this to various enforcement agencies.
Getting hit (Score:2, Insightful)
Re:Virtual Reality (Score:5, Insightful)
As for your question, VR as popularized by fiction, is a LONG way off. I don't think it was ever really alive. The problem is just that there are too many parts missing, too expensive, or just not there yet (good quality feedback, sourceless tracking) for anything more than expensive research projects.
I think maybe once we figure out some sort of brain-computer interface, we may see some real consumer VR. But I doubt much before that.
What? Just Paintball it! (Score:2, Insightful)
Re:NERDS! (Score:0, Insightful)
You on the otherhand, elicited an immediate response from me after reading your post.
You are an idiot!
Most people get it! Unfortunately, people like you have to suffer an entire lifetime.
Someone develops a novel idea that could lead to fascinating advances in technology for the next 100+ years and the only comment you can gome up with is. "NERDS"?
Re:Campus Security (Score:2, Insightful)