What is Augmented Reality (AR)?
AR is a technology that superimposes digital images or objects onto the real world. These digital elements can be anything from simple graphics to complex 3D models. AR can be experienced through a smartphone, tablet, or specialized headsets like the HoloLens.
AR is most commonly used in applications like Pokémon Go, where users can see virtual creatures in the real world. It can also be used in educational settings to teach anatomy or in industrial settings to train workers on complex tasks.
What is Mixed Reality (MR)?
MR is a more advanced technology that blends the real and virtual worlds seamlessly. With MR, users can interact with digital objects as if they were real, and physical objects can be transformed into digital objects. MR can be experienced through specialized headsets like the HoloLens or through large-scale displays.
MR is most commonly used in applications like Microsoft’s Fluent Design, where virtual objects are seamlessly integrated into the real world. It can also be used in gaming, like the upcoming game “BeamNG!” which uses MR to simulate realistic car crashes.
Conclusion
In conclusion, while AR adds digital elements to the real world, MR blends the real and virtual worlds seamlessly. Both technologies have their own unique advantages and applications, but MR is generally considered more advanced and immersive.