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virtual reality
Early head-mounted display device developed by Ivan Sutherland at Harvard University, c. 1967.
The term "virtual reality" was coined in 1987 by Jaron Lanier.
Lanier was a significant figure in the early development of the industry, as his research and engineering efforts contributed to a variety of products that helped define the field of virtual reality. This technology utilizes computer modeling and simulation to create an artificial, three-dimensional environment that users can interact with through sensory devices like headsets and gloves.1