Technology changes rapidly, and with it, we are filled with jargon that we repeat daily and that we don't always understand correctly, such as augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR).
However, when purchasing a technological device, it is important to recognize the concept in order to make a wise purchase.
In this article, we'll focus on recognizing the difference between VR and AR, technologies that promise a $1.5 trillion impact by 2030.
Features of augmented reality (AR)
- In augmented reality, the virtual world is brought into the real world. To use AR, you don't need to block out the physical world; instead, you can interact with it and enhance the experience.
- Using a camera on your preferred mobile device, you can enhance reality with additional information about your surroundings.
- The tools you need to take advantage of AR are a high-tech smartphone like the Google Pixel or a powerful PC.
- AR brings us closer to the future, allowing us to design products with a high degree of reality.
Examples of augmented reality
For example, devices that allow geolocation are using augmented reality.
Similarly, when you request the services of an interior designer and they show you in 3D how your kitchen will look using software, they are using augmented reality.
There are also catalogs that show you objects in 3D and that is also augmented reality.
You may have seen football commentators using AR in recent seasons, where computer-generated players were superimposed over real players on the field, as you can see in the photo.
Features of virtual reality (VR)
- When we talk about virtual reality, we're talking about creating an immersive experience in the virtual world, that is, we completely distance ourselves from the physical world.
- It requires several tools to have an excellent experience such as VR glasses , VR vests , headphones and other accessories.
- You can recreate a virtual space similar to a physical one, bringing users closer to that setting without having to move them into the real world. This is beneficial for business, as you can experience a product even from a distance.
Examples of virtual reality (VR)
Video games are the best example of virtual reality that exists. In most of them, we create avatars and live in a parallel world that has its own code of coexistence, its own mission, and its own dialect for understanding each other.
However, in recent years, this technology has allowed us to rethink various sectors, such as healthcare, sports, education , and business . Today, it's possible to create virtual worlds of any kind that closely resemble reality.
The technology in both cases is still evolving, but the important thing is that you can already use it.
Now do you understand the difference between AR and VR and the potential they have?
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