For stereoscopic photography or telepresence, orthostereoscopy occurs when the perceived size, shape, and relative position of objects in the three dimensional scene being viewed match those of the physical objects in front of the camera. In virtual Reality, the simulated scene has no physical counterpart, so orthostereoscopy must be defined in this case as constancy, as the head moves around, of the perceived size, shape and relative positions of the ...
The true potential of this new field comes from the ability of a Head Mounted Display to induce a synthetic experience in its wearer. The ability to artificially create and design experience enables possibilities and powers that were formerly impossible. If experience can be captured and transmitted, then you can 'travel' instantaneously to a distant location and see the trees, feel the wind, hear the birds, and smell the flowers. ...