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Prototype of virtual reality headset

United States, 1985
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United States, 1985

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Algorithmically related works from our collection by description:

Google HD Cardboard 2.0

United States, 2014
Similarity: 78%

Google Cardboard

United States, 2014
Similarity: 72%

The evolution of VR

Similarity: 72%

Videosphere 'Space Helmet' CRT Television Set

c. 1970
Similarity: 69%

PS4 VR headset

Japan, 2016
Similarity: 68%

Space architect Galina Balashova working

Soviet Union, c. 1986
Similarity: 67%

Stereoscopic and 3D devices

Similarity: 67%

Leapster

2003
Similarity: 67%

Aquarelle of a space capsule control panel by architect Galina Balashova

Soviet Union, c. 1986
Similarity: 66%

Prosthetic Head

Australia, 2003
Similarity: 66%

Electronic 3D glasses for domes

Canada
Similarity: 66%

Designs for the interior of the Mir space station, variants

Soviet Union, c. 1986
Similarity: 66%

View-Master (3D Virtual Top Load Viewer)

China, 2002
Similarity: 66%

People watching the Apollo 11 launch in Hamburg

Germany, 1969
Similarity: 66%

Stereoscopic image [Eavesdroppers Dropped]

c. 1900
Similarity: 66%

Space capsule aquarelle by Galina Balashova

Soviet Union, c. 1986
Similarity: 66%

Crowd watching the Apollo 11 moon landing at JFK International Airport

United States, 1969
Similarity: 65%

Gear VR

Korea, Republic Of, 2015
Similarity: 65%
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