- MR is a combination of AR-VR, which makes digital objects interact.
XR Vs AR Vs VR Vs MR: The way of seeing and understanding the digital world is changing rapidly. Today, technologies like AR, VR, MR and XR are not limited to just big tech events but they are becoming a part of our studies, work, shopping and entertainment. But often people are not able to understand the difference between these four. Let us understand in simple language what these are and why they are important.
What is XR? (Extended Reality)
Extended Reality i.e. XR is like an umbrella under which AR, VR and MR come. This means all such technologies that change or enhance our real world experience are called XR. It is also called special computing.
What is AR? (Augmented Reality)
In Augmented Reality you keep seeing the real world but digital things are added to it. For example, face filters on social media, apps to view virtual furniture in the home. In this both real and digital are seen together. In the coming times, smart glasses will take this technology further.
What is VR? (Virtual Reality)
Virtual Reality gives a completely different experience. In this you get cut off from the real world and reach a virtual world. Examples like gaming, training simulation, virtual tour. As soon as you wear a VR headset, you see a completely new world which is created by computer.
What is MR? (Mixed Reality)
Mixed Reality is a mixed form of AR and VR. In this, digital objects are not only visible but also interact with the real world. That is, virtual things behave as if they actually exist. This technology is increasingly being used in industry, healthcare and advanced training.
Why is it important to understand their difference?
The impact of these technologies is not limited to just gaming. These are bringing big changes in many fields like education, medical, engineering and shopping. As devices improve, the differences between these will diminish and our digital experience will feel more real. AR, VR, MR and XR together are shaping the digital world of the future. In the coming time, the distance between the real and virtual world may almost disappear and this is the biggest feature of this technology.
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