{"product_id":"9781119615927","title":"Virtual and Augmented Reality Fundamentals and Applications","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWiley Series in Display Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eVirtual and Augmented Reality\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFundamentals and Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAchintya K. Bhowmik\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering \/ Electronics \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA COMPREHENSIVE AND AUTHORITATIVE GUIDE TO THE FOUNDATIONS, TECHNOLOGIES, AND TRANSFORMATIVE APPLICATIONS OF VIRTUAL AND AUGMENTED REALITY.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eVirtual and Augmented Reality: Fundamentals and Applications\u003c\/i\u003e presents an in-depth exploration of the core principles, enabling technologies, and real-world use cases of VR and AR. Designed for use as both a textbook and a professional reference, it offers a rigorous and structured foundation for students, researchers, engineers, and industry practitioners alike. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrounded in neuroscience and computational perception, the text takes readers from first principles to advanced topics in immersive system architecture and experience design. It emphasizes human-centered systems and multisensory engagement, covering vision, hearing, balance, touch, and smell, along with natural interaction modalities such as gesture, voice, gaze, facial expressions, and direct brain interfaces. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey features include: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoundations of human sensory perception and their technological counterparts in immersive systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvances in 3D graphics, high-fidelity display technologies, spatial audio, computer vision, and motion tracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultimodal interaction and semantic understanding powered by artificial intelligence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystem design and usability considerations for end-to-end VR and AR platforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase studies spanning entertainment, healthcare, education, workforce training, virtual tourism, e-commerce, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthored by a leading innovator in immersive technologies, this book is ideal for advanced instruction and serves as an essential reference for those shaping the future of virtual and augmented reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eACHINTYA K. BHOWMIK, PHD,\u003c\/b\u003e is Chief Technology Officer at Starkey, a global leader in hearing technology and sensory augmentation, and an Adjunct Professor at Stanford University, where he teaches human-computer interaction and intelligent systems. Previously, he led pioneering work in 3D sensing and perceptual computing at Intel. Dr. Bhowmik is a Fellow of the IEEE, SID, AAIA, and AIIA, and his innovations have been recognized with numerous honors, including TIME’s Best Inventions and the Red Dot Design Award. He has authored over 200 publications and multiple books on immersive and interactive technologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e03 March 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781119615927\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e688\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44348216311948,"sku":"9781119615927","price":125.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781119615927.jpg?v=1780282681","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781119615927","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}