VR vs AR Explained. Your Guide to Digital Reality Today
VR, AR, MR — too many capital letters and little sense unless you know what these acronyms stand for. Alas, that’s the danger of today’s world — first, you need to understand the words behind the letters, and then the meaning behind the words.
Now, let’s put it right once and for all. VR vs AR — in simple words. Here we go.
Definition
AR — stands for ‘Augmented Reality’. As the title suggests, it “improves” the existing reality. In its core, Augmented Reality means an additional, digital ‘layer’ placed on top of the existing visual image.
VR — stands for ‘Virtual Reality’. It is a fully digitalized simulation or a duplication of the real-life images and situations. The important difference lies in the immersion and the feeling of first-hand presence the user experiences in a VR session.
Devices
Augmented Reality is mostly used on mobile devices. AR components are built into mobile apps that use the camera on the device to blend in the digital ‘enhancements’ to the real-life images.
Virtual Reality requires a specialized device — a headset that helps simulate the site and sound effects to create the feeling of full immersion. A controller, integrated or hand-held, helps the user navigate the simulation at their own will which adds to the sensation of real-life presence.
Applicability
Augmented Reality, roughly saying, has a more commercial area of applicability. We’ve all heard of the PokemonGo, right? And what about that famous AR application by IKEA? And don’t forget about navigation apps with AR components. All serving one purpose — make the user experience more entertaining and interactive.
Virtual Reality has found its way to many crucial aspects of our life already. Healthcare, workplace simulation, remote connectivity, and control — these are just a few most common examples.
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