The Augmented Reality, Virtual Authenticity and Mixed
Reality have made the leap from the sector of leisure and free time to the
business and educational environment by changing the way we interact with data
and information. According to the latest IDC research, in 2020 half of the
large companies will have implemented some type of digital strategy linked to
these technologies, reaching, predictably, more than 22,000 million dollars of
investment .
With regard to users, the appearance of Wearables such as
HMDs (head-mounted displays) has brought consumers closer to the use of this
type of technology, allowing access to them to become an experience that is
increasingly in demand.
Faced with this reality, knowing the differences between the
three is key to being able to take full advantage of the opportunities that
each one of them offers.
What are the main differences between them?
•The Virtual Reality generates totally nonexistent virtual
worlds,
•the Augmented Reality combines with other elements exist
that do exist,
•and Mixed Reality is a mix between both technologies, that
is, it combines real and virtual elements in a 3D-generated environment.
To learn more about these types of technological
developments, from ANOVO we are going to explain what each one consists of.
What is Virtual Reality (VR)?
The Virtual Reality or VR is a technology whose main feature
full immersion of the user in a fictional world. For this, it is needed to have
specially designed devices such as helmets or Virtual Reality or HMD glasses.
These teams allow the user to interact without leaving the virtual world.
One of the most widespread VR applications is related to the
world of leisure and video games. Virtual Reality devices work in such a way
that the user visualizes what is on the screen while sensors connected to it
recognize the movements and gestures of the individual to act accordingly.
There are two types of Virtual Reality: passive and
interactive. The VR passive is the one that allows the user to visualize the
virtual world but without the ability to interact in it. On the other hand,
interactive VR, as its name suggests, is one in which the user has control over
virtual elements and can interact with them.
Big Data and Virtual Reality
The use and implementation of Virtual Reality techniques in
Big Data systems arises from the need to clearly and intuitively visualize all
the data, graphs and tables that are generated. Thanks to this, the large
amount of information stored within these systems is much more understandable,
manageable and easy to analyze.
What is Augmented Reality (AR)?
The Augmented Reality adds or superimposed layers of virtual
information to the real world through elements created digitally. These
elements are naturally integrated into the environment that surrounds the user.
This is the key to the difference between Augmented Reality
and Virtual Reality , since AR does use the real world as part of the
experience. In the case of Augmented Reality, the user does not need total
isolation from the environment that surrounds him since the devices used, such
as smartphones or tablets, allow the visualization of both realities.
What equipment is necessary to create Augmented Reality?
For the AR experience to be successful, it is necessary to
use devices that build the virtual elements in the user's environment:
•To capture the images of the real environment, it is
necessary to make use of cameras integrated with the AR applications .
•The Augmented Reality processor is in charge of
differentiating the images captured by the camera and placing the
technologically generated elements in them.
•The software Augmented Reality is the program generates
designs that add virtual information to real space creating Augmented Reality
experience.
•Finally, to process all the elements, it is necessary that
triggers are located in the physical environment . These triggers consist of a
series of programmed templates that have a code inserted that is captured
through the camera and that tell the device when to display the virtual image.
In this way the software recognizes the elements of AR.
What is Mixed Reality?
The Mixed Reality or MR , also known as Hybrid Reality, is
the combination of the Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality. In this way, it
is imaginable to create new spaces in which both real objects generated in 3D
and virtual elements interact .
The idea of this technology is to generate a 3D model of
reality and, on top of it, superimpose virtually created information. In this
way, additional content of value for the user is generated.
Mixed Reality Applications
Mixed Reality can be applied in a multitude of fields and
sectors thanks to its multidisciplinary nature . Among its main applications is
the education, engineering or leisure sector.
An example of this is the education sector , where Mixed
Reality is used with the aim of facilitating and improving the learning
capacity of students. Thus, the assimilation of information is facilitated
through visual elements that capture the attention of students. It also gives
the opportunity to personalize teaching techniques so that students can
manipulate and interact with virtual objects.
In terms of engineering , Mixed Reality is becoming a key
factor regarding the use of technologies such as 3D modeling, remote
applications or project monitoring.
For its part, within the world of leisure, Mixed Reality
takes over from VR in virtual applications and games . Companies like Magic
Leap or Lucasfilm have begun to bet on this type of reality. To do this, they
use methods such as light field signals, which project the image directly onto
the user's eyes without the need for electronic devices.
Virtual Reality, Enlarged Reality and Mixed Reality are the
starting point of an endless number of technological applications that we will
experience in the coming years. From ANOVO, as technology specialists , we hope
to have contributed to clarify what each of them consists of and what their
differentiating elements. We invite you to share your questions or opinions
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