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Applications for this wearable device centered on input computer control, gaming, and also the potential for remote surgery.

This was a head mounted display (HMD) that was meant to immerse users into a computer simulation.

Despite being one of the earliest virtual reality systems in history, it could track head movements - even back then.

Although it was displayed at technology conferences like the Texpo Telecommunications Show, the cost kept the device out of reach from consumers.

[7] The DataSuit was a full-body outfit with sensors for measuring the movement of arms, legs, and trunk.