Which science fiction movie inspired the development of virtual reality? — Science & Tech

The Matrix' and other VR-centric films predicted the development of immersive virtual reality technology, which is now used in gaming and training simulations.

The laser was inspired by science fiction depictions of powerful beams of light, and now lasers are used in medical surgeries, eye treatments, and other technologies.

The 'hoverboard' seen in the movie 'Back to the Future Part II' inspired real-world attempts at creating hoverboards, such as those from Lexus and Hendo.

The Machine Stops' by E.M. Forster predicted a system resembling the modern-day internet, with people communicating and working online remotely.

Drones were inspired by science fiction depictions of flying robots, such as those seen in 'Star Wars' and other sci-fi works.

The communicator in 'Star Trek' inspired the creation of mobile phones, which later evolved into smartphones with advanced communication capabilities.

The movie '2001: A Space Odyssey' inspired the creation of artificial intelligence, particularly HAL 9000, which influenced AI development in reality.

The idea of video calls, first popularized in science fiction, became a reality with technologies like Skype and FaceTime.

The 'Star Trek' series and its depiction of tablet computers inspired the development of devices like the iPad and other modern tablets.

Star Trek' inspired the concept of the communicator, which later led to the development of the flip phone and modern smartphones.