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Where did the virtual reality headset we know so well come from? Scroll through this page to find out.

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2024
The virtual reality headset lets you dive into immersive 3D worlds, play games, visit places from a distance... The experience is visual and auditory only.

Actual VR headset

2051
The experience is more immersive, thanks to a wider field of vision, integrated high- definition screens and 360° sound reproduction. However, the result is the same: no sense of total immersion.

Motorcycle helmet-style virtual reality headset

2076
This type of headset would offer far more total immersion, thanks to a spherical shell that blocks external distractions and a 180° to 360° field of view via high-resolution OLED microdisplays. It would incorporate a 3D audio system for immersive

Virtual reality headset with egg-shaped capsule

sound and advanced eye tracking for natural interactions.

2104
All these innovations led to what we know today: full-body virtual reality headsets. Covering the whole body, it works like a full immersive suit, offering a total sensory experience. It incorporates full-surface haptic sensors

Full-body virtual reality headset

to simulate touch, heat and vibration, as well as micro-screens for panoramic vision. The device precisely tracks body movements using gyroscopes and accelerometers, enabling the user to physically move and interact in the virtual environment.