VR: Is what you see what you get?

By James Worthington2018-12-20T06:00:00

In the eighth part of our series on new technology, James Worthington considers the impact virtual and augmented reality could have on construction projects and some legal issues that may arise

The advent of virtual and augmented reality might be associated with computer games or sci-fi films. However, the development of increasingly sophisticated technology and lower costs means that some of its potential applications are now becoming available in the construction industry.

What are VR and augmented reality?

Virtual reality (VR) is a 3D, computer-generated environment that a human can explore and interact with. It incorporates mainly auditory and visual feedback and is usually achieved through virtual reality headsets.

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