Virtual reality, or VR, is a cool technology that makes you feel like you’re inside a computer-created world. Imagine putting on special goggles and suddenly being able to look around a faraway place, play games with characters, or even explore space — all without leaving your room! VR works by showing images that change when you move your head, making it seem like you’re really there.VR isn’t just for fun. It’s used by doctors to practise surgeries, by architects to design buildings, and by teachers to take students on virtual field trips. VR games let you jump, run, and interact with things in ways that normal video games don’t allow.One of the best things about VR is how it makes learning exciting. Imagine walking through the jungle, swimming with dolphins, or travelling back in time to see dinosaurs, all in a safe and fun way. It helps people understand new ideas by experiencing them, not just reading or watching.As VR technology improves, it’s becoming more affordable and easier to use. Maybe one day, VR will be a part of your school lessons or your everyday fun. The first VR headset was hugeInvented in the 1960s, it was so big and heavy it hung from the ceiling like a giant sword—hence the nickname 'Sword of Damocles.'VR tricks your brainBy tracking your head movements, VR changes the images you see to make you feel like you’re inside a different world. More than just gamesVR helps train pilots, doctors, and astronauts by letting them practise in realistic virtual environments. You can touch virtual thingsSome VR systems track hand movements so you can grab and move objects that aren’t really there.Facing fears safelyPeople use VR to overcome fears by practising scary situations in a safe and controlled space.
