EXTENDED REALITY (XR) ENVIRONMENTS
Kay M. Stanney, Hannah Nye, Sam David Haddad, Kelly S. Hale, Christina K. Padron, Joseph V. Cohn · 2021
This chapter begins with a perspective on the technology, providing an overview of the basic system requirements for extended reality (XR), discussing how advances in hardware, software, and related capabilities continue to enable ever more realistic and immersive experiences. eXtended Reality solutions are computer-generated immersive environments that provide a spectrum of experiences, including: augmented reality, mixed reality, virtual reality, and XR blended. Software development of XR systems has evolved from traditional backgrounds of both game development, as well as computer programming. While many conventional human-computer interaction techniques can be used to design and implement XR systems, there are unique design and implementation considerations that must be addressed. Audio within XR, as with films and video games, has proven to be important in creating an immersive experience. The health and safety risks associated with XR exposure complicate usage protocols and lead to products liability concerns.