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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
Colouring book uses the camera to detect the character that was coloured
and recreates the 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
Snapchat Google Glass on the user’s glass screen through a small projector. It
responds to voice commands to 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
Virtual Reality
surgical skills through simulation on digital patients and
architects can 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.
IKEA app allows you to envision furniture in your own home, by overlaying a 3D representation
in your room.
YouCam Makeup app lets you virtually try on real-life cosmetics on a selfie.
Matterport is a 3D media platform that allows easy creation of 3D Models and interactive 3D
walkthroughs of any real-world place.
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