NRLâs Virtual Reality Responsive Workbench
Naval Research Laboratory
- Virtual objects on a real "Workbench"
- Computer-generated, 3D, stereo images ( ãGodâs Eyeä view)
- Wear lightweight, see-thru stereographic glasses (no HMD)
- Supports multi-user collaboration
- Natural interactive techniques (e.g., gesture & voice)
- 1st US version designed and fabricated by NRL/ITD VR Lab 11/94 with ONR support (based in part on GMD work)
- Current universities include Stanford, Rutgers, Cal Tech, Ga Tech, UNC, SUNY-SB, UCD
- Commercial versions of hardware now available: Fakespace, BARCO, TAN, et al.