Source: Tech Republic and NASA
The Virtual Reality Laboratory (VRL) is an immersive training facility that provides real time graphics and motion simulators integrated with a tendon-driven robotic device to provide the kinesthetic sensation of the mass and inertia characteristics of any large object (<500lb) being handled.
Image: NASA
The evolution of the NASA HMD.
1991 – Flight Helmet Virtual Research (LCD displays – 320×240)
1992 – N-Vision Datavisor (CRT displays – 1280×1024)
1994 – N-Vision Datavisor(CRT displays – 1280×1024)
2005 – N-Vision Datavisor (Micro-OLED displays – 800×600)
2012 – In-house built (LCD displays – 1280×720)
2015 – In-house built (OLED displays – 1920×1080)