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What was the purpose of VPL Research's DataSuit?

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early head-mounted display device — virtual reality Early head-mounted display device developed by Ivan Sutherland at Harvard University, c. 1967.

The DataSuit, developed by VPL Research, was a full-body, motion-tracking system designed to immerse users in virtual environments. By capturing the wearer's physical movements, the suit allowed the system to translate those actions into interactions within a virtual space.12

This technology was part of a suite of hardware created by VPL Research—which also included the VPL DataGlove and the EyePhone head-mounted display—intended to facilitate the experience of "cyberspace" and enable users to interact with computer-generated, three-dimensional worlds.12