Augmented Reality vs. Virtual reality
Few days ago, I was discussing with a colleague and I used the expression “Augmented Reality” whereas my colleague was asking me a question about “Virtual Reality.” Today I want to explain the difference between these two terms.
“What is Augmented Reality Augmented reality is the blending of virtual reality and real life, as developers can create images within applications that blend in with contents in the real world. With AR, users are able to interact with virtual contents in the real world, and are able to distinguish between the two. What is Virtual Reality Virtual reality is all about the creation of a virtual world that users can interact with. This virtual world should be designed in such a way that users would find it difficult to tell the difference from what is real and what is not. Furthermore, VR is usually achieved by the wearing of a VR helmet or goggles similar to the Oculus Rift.” Source: Vamien McKalin, Tech Times
If you want to remember: “think for AR = Improvement of the reality and for VR = Immersion in a reality.”
Augmented Reality example: Nestlé Chocapic, Arthur and the Invisibles click here Virtual Reality example: Ergowide VR (even if it is in French you will understand potential benefits: training, safety, ergonomics, factory…) click here Eager to know more: click here
