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Immersion is primarily a function of hardware: many systems use a head-mounted display (HMD) to stimulate the visual sense. By presenting a slightly different image to each of your eyes, the HMD uses the phenomenon of binocular parallax to create 3D effects. 1). Additional input devices such as gloves act like the HMD providing data on hand movement to the computer. If immersion tricks you into thinking you are in an alternative reality, the navigation gives you the opportunity to explore it. Navigation is the ability to move about in and interact with a computer-generated cyberspace.

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In addition, fragmentation of the process and usual separation of owners, consultants and contractors (either in location or ownership) create fundamental hurdles in integration to all parties involved. Nevertheless, latest developments in information technology have resulted in both software advances and lower hardware costs. These trends help to overcome some of the difficulties, especially in communication and transfer of information. Access to information sources and design data is much easier with a rapidly developing network infrastructure.

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