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- From: morin@noao.edu (Marg Morin)
- Subject: Re: VIRTUAL REALITY machines
- Message-ID: <1992Nov20.163615.25675@noao.edu>
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- Organization: National Optical Astronomy Observatories, Tucson AZ
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- Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1992 16:36:15 GMT
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- In article <sheppamj.722206366@sun.soe.clarkson.edu> sheppamj@sun.soe.clarkson.edu (Matthew Sheppard) writes:
- >
- >virtual reality. One of the first virtual reality machines, designed in
- >the 60's was a MOTORCYCLE simulator. It included a steroscopic movie
- >display and vibrations to simulate the motor speed. Supposidly in part
- >of the demonstration the bike used for the filming goes by a pile of
- >burning leaves and somehow the device simulates this smell.
- >
- >Anyone heard this before? Sounds like something I'd like to go see if
- >
- >Tried to ride,
- > almost died,
- >Left the bitch
- > on her side.
- >Picked her up,
- > I couldn't hide
- >My baby was scrathced
- > I coulda cried
- >
- >--
- >| Matthew Sheppard CLARKSON UNIVERSITY sheppamj@sun.soe.clarkson.edu |
-
- Years ago, I rode in a 'toy' called the Amazin' Blue machine at the
- University of Michigan (the toy name comes from the school colors -
- maise and blue). I recall a motorcycle simulation, but not the added
- sensation of smell, nor the burning leaves. Then again, it's been years
- since I experienced it.
-
- Of course, there are some amazing 'being there' rides at Disneyworld, FL.
- Been there, done that.
-
- --
- The Seeker peace to those who come in peace
- (morin@noao.edu) pity to those who don't
-