Introduction to Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality

TEACHING UNIT 1. STATE OF THE ART Introduction What does “metaverse” mean? What characteristics should a “pure” metaverse have? What are the challenges facing the metaverse? What role does the metaverse play—and will it play—in society? What is the business model behind it? How does that translate into business opportunities? How will such a global business be structured, legislated, and regulated? TEACHING UNIT 2. INTRODUCTION TO AUGMENTED AND VIRTUAL REALITY Definition of augmented reality and virtual reality Background and history of AR/VR Augmented reality Virtual reality Differences between AR and VR Success story Trends Economic outlook Conclusion TEACHING UNIT 3. AUGMENTED REALITY Introduction Main applications of augmented reality: control and maintenance Development: programming Adaptation to the Visuartech platform TEACHING UNIT 4. VIRTUAL REALITY Introduction to Virtual Reality Main Applications of VR Development of Virtual Reality Experiences Adaptation to VR Web Platforms and Applications (PC, Mobile, etc.) Devices on the Market Industrial Project: Use of VR Technology for Training TEACHING UNIT 5. MODEL PROCESSING Introduction Introduction to 3D modeling 3D modeling tools Game engines Creating a low-poly model optimized for VR/AR Models for VR/AR applications and tools TEACHING UNIT 6. PRODUCTS ON THE MARKET AR/VR software and applications AR/VR/MR headsets The application of AR and VR in Industry 4.0 and how they are changing the world Future trends