Understanding AR, VR, and MR Technologies
Augmented Reality (AR) Fundamentals
AR is a technology that integrates digital information with the user’s real-world environment in real time, where virtual objects are spatially and temporally registered with physical objects and are interactive. Unlike Virtual Reality, which creates a fully artificial environment, AR enhances the real world by overlaying computer-generated content on it.
Characteristics of AR
AR is defined by the following three main characteristics:
- Combines Real & Virtual World: AR blends digital elements such as images, text, and 3D models with the real physical environment instead of replacing it.
- Interactive in Real Time: The AR system responds instantly to the user’s movement and actions, allowing users to interact