A HMD based virtual reality driving simulator.

Author(s)
Mourant, R.R. & Schultheis, M.T.
Year
Abstract

Recent advances in optics, HMD (helmet-mounted display) design, 3D graphics chips, and processes for personal computers have combined to make HMD based virtual reality driving simulators available at low cost. A HMD with a resolution of 1,024 by 768 with a FOV of 50 degree diagonally is now available for about $20,000. A graphics processor that can render large databases at fast frame rates costs only $400. Personal computers can now support multiple processors that run over 1 Gigahertz. Visual concerns with a HMD, choosing a HMD for a driving simulator, HMDs compared with fixed displays, consequences of improved frame rates, autonomous vehicles, and the use of a HMD based driving simulator for studying drivers who have cognitive impairments are discussed.

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C 22092 (In: C 22030 [electronic version only]) /83 / ITRD E113174
Source

In: Proceedings of the first international driving symposium on human factors in driver assessment, training and vehicle design, held Aspen, Colorado, August 14-17, 2001, p. 300-304, 7 ref.

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