In contrast, photogrammetry is increasingly used to combine several high-resolution photographs for the creation of detailed 3D objects and environments in VR applications. Now in the post-pandemic era, augmented reality and virtual technologies have created a new avenue that may influence the future of occupational safety training and rehabilitation. In 2016, HTC shipped its first units of the HTC Vive SteamVR headset. This marked the first major commercial release of sensor-based tracking, allowing for free movement of users within a defined space. A patent filed by Sony in 2017 showed they were developing a similar location tracking technology to the Vive for PlayStation VR, with the potential for the development of a wireless headset. In 1999, entrepreneur Philip Rosedale formed Linden Lab with an initial focus on the development of VR hardware. Digital environments reflect real places and exist apart from current physical reality. The virtual technology definition includes specific shared...
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