Developing the Applications

Abstract

The applications that exploit the hardware, algorithms, and other components that make up a 3D capable computer are key to the users experience. Applications that exploit 3D include games, simulations, CAD, visualizations, and web browsers. The development of computers being used for games, combined with the miniaturization of components led to the arcade game, video game consoles, and even hand-held games The development of 3D modeling techniques led to computer aided design (CAD) and the design and development of automobile, airplanes, architecture, and now every product, home, bridge, and skyscraper being design in a computer. The ability of a computer to simulate the physical world has led to molecular modeling for the development of new drugs and disease control, the testing of atomic weapons without having to fire one, and the crashing of cars and bridges without breaking anything or hurting anyone. And all of that has been employed by the film studios to create amazing movies.