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  1. Virtual reality (VR) | Definition, Development, Technology, Examples ...

    Jan 10, 2026 · Virtual reality (VR), the use of computer modeling and simulation that enables a person to interact with an artificial three-dimensional (3-D) visual or other sensory environment.

  2. Virtual reality - Immersive, Experiences, Technology | Britannica

    Jan 10, 2026 · With the rise of the Internet, attention shifted to the application of networking technology to these projects, bringing a vital social dimension to virtual worlds. People were learning to live in …

  3. virtual reality summary | Britannica

    virtual reality, Use of computer modeling and simulation to enable a person to interact with an artificial three-dimensional visual or other sensory environment.

  4. Augmented reality | Definition, Examples, & Facts | Britannica

    Jan 7, 2026 · virtual reality (VR), the use of computer modeling and simulation that enables a person to interact with an artificial three-dimensional (3-D) visual or other sensory environment.

  5. Virtual reality Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    VIRTUAL REALITY meaning: an artificial world of images and sounds created by a computer that is affected by the actions of a person who is experiencing it

  6. Metaverse | Definition, Meaning, & Facts | Britannica

    Jan 14, 2026 · virtual reality (VR), the use of computer modeling and simulation that enables a person to interact with an artificial three-dimensional (3-D) visual or other sensory environment.

  7. Reality Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    REALITY meaning: 1 : the true situation that exists the real situation; 2 : something that actually exists or happens a real event, occurrence, situation, etc.

  8. Virtual reality - Entertainment, Immersion, Simulation | Britannica

    Dec 23, 2025 · Virtual reality - Entertainment, Immersion, Simulation: As virtual worlds became more detailed and immersive, people began to spend time in these spaces for entertainment, aesthetic …

  9. Haptic technology | Definition, History, Examples, & Industry ...

    VR and AR controllers, vests, gloves, and headsets equipped with haptic technology allow users to experience realistic feedback in virtual environments and to interact with objects, characters, and …

  10. Virtual Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    VIRTUAL meaning: 1 : very close to being something without actually being it; 2 : existing or occurring on computers or on the Internet