Head-Mounted Displays (HMD) Education and Training

Learning more about virtual reality through HMDs

Head-mounted displays (HMD) for commercial use have application in a variety of fields: aviation, law enforcement, science, medicine, military, engineering, gaming and many others. But many uses exist for the everyday business, too, such as use for teleconference and other training. HMDs are not only fun, but also highly educational. Who doesn't want to escape to a virtual reality sometimes?

When purchasing a head mounted video display, surveys have shown that users put high value on education and training. What good does it do to purchase an HMD and then not know how to use it or get it to perform at its highest potential?

Consider the following for your training and education:

1. Head-mounted displays (HMD) education and training should include information on optical, mechanical and electronic requirements and components.

2. Often, education can come straight from the HMD manufacturers through manuals and other product information.

3. Learn more about the resolution on head mounted computer displays and how it can affect performance.

 

Learn more about how head mounted displays work

If you're not a tech buff, you will need to find the technological information reduced in a way that you can comprehend the complex principles that make HMD units work. In a basic sense, magnification and focusing of images can create a "virtual world" for the user. The HMD then allows you to interact with that world.
Try: Get the answers to your questions about head-mounted displays through NVIS. Read the abstract of the article "Head mounted display (HMD) commercialized product practice research" and then sign in to read the full text at IEEE.

Compare head mounted TV displays product information

With so many different models to choose from, you must do the necessary research. You must have a clear understanding of your needs so that you can find features to maximize your investment. Once you find models with the desired features, then you can compare information side by side to make the right choice.
Try: Browse the product information available through i-O Display Systems. A comprehensive review of several different HMD devices is offered by a University of Toronto professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering.

Receive training on how to use head mounted video displays

Many people learn through hands-on application. In other words, they learn by doing. The best way to accomplish this is to try out the HMD and see how it works. Questions will surely arise and you can learn how to adapt and use the unit properly. Many training companies exist to help you accomplish the task of HMD training.
Try: Check out the University of Southern California videos of "Steve," the virtual reality trainer. Carnegie Mellon University offers more than 500 hours of education in a virtual training environment.

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