Information and Technology: Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR)

Augmented Reality (AR)

  • It is an enhanced version of the real physical world that is achieved through the use of digital visual elements, sound, or other sensory stimuli and delivered via technology.
  • It overlays digital content onto real-life environments and objects. 
  • AR works by superimposing digital information onto real-world objects to create a 3D experience that allows users to interact with both the physical and digital worlds.

Virtual Reality (VR)

  • It is a simulated 3D environment that enables users to explore and interact with virtual surroundings in a way that approximates reality as it is perceived through the users’ senses. 
  • The environment is created with computer hardware and software, and the users need to wear devices such as helmets or goggles (Virtual Reality headsets for helmets) to interact with the environment.
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