Augmented and Virtual Reality Applications

Recent advances in technology have allowed augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) systems to become extremely sophisticated and realistic. This course introduces students to the technologies that underpin AR/VR systems. The course walks through five applications of AR/VR and how they will change and impact numerous aspects of our lives and the economy. Students also learn about and discuss the risks and side effects of these systems on health, privacy, and ethical implications.