The Simpsons Did Not Predict Apple Vision Pro

Misbar investigated the claim and found it to be a commotion. The video does not show a prediction of Apple's new headset by The Simpsons. The scene is from the second episode of the 28th season of the American cartoon comedy show, titled 'Friends and Family,' which aired in October 2016.

The Episode Reflects the Growing Interest in Virtual Reality at the Time

The Simpsons, a show renowned for its satirical commentary on social trends and technological advances, highlighted the burgeoning interest in virtual reality technology in this episode.

Virtual Reality (VR) programs were not a new concept when the episode aired in 2016. Companies like Oculus VR had already released their VR headsets on the market, making the use of such devices a popular concept and not a new prediction by the show.

What Is VR?

Virtual Reality (VR) is a term applied to computer-simulated environments in virtual worlds that can be applied to real-world locations. These environments enable users to interact with a 3D artificial visual environment or any other sensorial setting. Virtual reality apps immerse users in computer-generated environments that simulate reality through interactive devices, such as headsets, glasses, gloves, or bodysuits, which send and receive information.

In a typical virtual reality experience, the user wearing a stereoscopic screen-equipped headset sees moving images of a simulated environment. They can wander around in various simulated rooms, experiencing changing perspectives convincingly linked to their steps and head movements.

The History of VR

In 1935, the American science fiction author Stanley Weinbaum published “Pygmalion’s Spectacles," a short story that is considered by some as the origin of the virtual reality concept. The narrative revolves around the main character, who wears a pair of protective glasses transporting him to a virtual world, stimulating his senses with 3D elements. Weinbaum's work is seen as a noteworthy prediction of future objectives and accomplishments in virtual reality.

The term 'virtual reality' was coined in 1987 by Jaron Lanier, an American computer scientist whose research and architecture significantly contributed to various products in the emerging virtual reality industry. Serving as a common link between early virtual reality research and the technology's development in the United States, Lanier played a pivotal role in shaping the field.

Apple Launches Its VR Headset

The claim arose as Apple launched its augmented VR headset, 'Apple Vision Pro,' in the U.S. in early February. The company asserts that its product is the best on the market.

"We believe that the Apple Vision Pro is a revolutionary product that will change how people communicate and collaborate," recently stated Apple's CEO, Tim Cook.

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