What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of AR?

Apurvawagh
2 min readJul 12, 2022

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Augmented reality and Virtual reality are important technologies in the digitalized world. The two technologies have revolutionized. The technology has helped the construction industry to trudge ahead. AR has several differences and benefits. Here’s a list of the advantages and disadvantages of AR.

What is AR?

Augmented Reality refers to the combining of real elements in the digital world. It is a technology that reflects digital components in the real world. What differentiates AR from VR is the fact that it displays different components in the real world through computer vision, depth tracking and mapping. The data collected through AR are used for project execution.

Advantages of AR

It helps with the learning process

Creates unique customer experiences

AR helps to create unique digital experiences that help in blending digital and physical worlds. Ar helps the user to experience immersive experiences through browsers. AR blend audio-visual experiences with realities. It helps to place digital elements on top of physical elements to create a mirage effect.

Removes Cognitive overload

Cognitive overload happens when a machine’s working memory is made to process huge information sources. Cognitive overload hampers the work process and decision-making. Ar helps to present the information in a summarized orderly manner. AR also helps to process the information and develop results accordingly.

Creates user engagement

AR helps businesses to improve user engagement. AR helps to make better visibility of product labels and aids to create interactive ads and catalogues. AR when combined with other technology enhances the ability to deliver information faster.

Disadvantages of AR

The cost of AR implementation is high

Most devices having a low level of performance house low AR compatibility.

Ar can lead to a security breach and a lack of user privacy

In the present times when businesses depend upon technology, AR implementation helps to enhance the digital experience of users. AR by creating user engagement helps to improve brand awareness. AR while simplifying construction processes also manifolds the business profits.

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Apurvawagh

‘Architecture is the soul of a civilization.’ Software firm, interested in new technologies, IT and cloud-based construction ERP.