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Augmented Reality
Augmented Reality is a technology that superimposes sounds, Tech Fact
images and text on the real world that we can see. Images, Augment means to make
information, content and interactive elements are created by greater in size or amount.
developers within applications that blend in with content in the
real world.
AR is used in:
creating an imaginary world for entertainment and gaming
purposes, such as 3D movies and video games, is a common
practice.
training software and helping people learn to work in real-life
environments by creating a simulation of reality. For example,
flight simulators allow pilots to practice their skills in the condition
of danger without actual risk. Augmented Reality
Examples of AR experiences include Snapchat lenses and the
game Pokemon Go. Disney colouring book with AR has a
character in the book to colour and the coloured characters
come to life on a 3D screen. The app uses the camera to
detect the character that was coloured and recreates the
Colouring book
character in a 3D form on the screen. Google Glass created
in 2013 is an example of wearable AR interface. It helps the
user remain focussed on the work while receiving digital
information. It displays information on the user’s glass screen
through a small projector. It responds to voice commands to
Snapchat Google Glass
activate an application at any given time.
Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality is a technology that creates a complete
virtual world that users can interact with. In this world, you
can experience places as if you were actually there. While
using virtual reality, the user typically wears VR devices
such as HTC Vive or Google Cardboard. These devices
have eye-covering headset and headphones to completely
replace the real world with the virtual one. Using VR
Simulator devices, surgeons can develop their surgical skills
through simulation on digital patients and architects can Virtual Reality
create a walk-through model of their projects.
Examples of AR & VR Applications
Google Earth VR app lets you travel to any place on planet Earth and the moon.
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