VR technology is allowing people to interact ... In the 1950s, cinematographer Horton Heilig created the Sensorama, a first-of-its-kind immersive film experience in the form of a cabinet.

I want to briefly cover two important precursors to what we think of as VR: interaction and simulation. Prior to the 1960s, state of the art examples for both were the Link Trainer and Sensorama.

I want to briefly cover two important precursors to what we think of as VR: interaction and simulation. Prior to the 1960s, state of the art examples for both were the Link Trainer and Sensorama.