It’s a pretty amazing day and age we live in. One where technology has pushed the boundaries and moved way past what once seemed impossible. It has opened up possibilities and introduced exciting new things. Today’s little chat is about a couple of these super cool technologies: Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR).
The first thing you need to understand about AR and VR is that they are not the same. They might be like siblings, but they are not twins. Augmented Reality (Think Pokemon Go, if you have ever played it) acts as an overlay on top of the real world, taking what you can actually see and adding or modifying parts of it. For example, in the game Pokemon Go, you can “see” a Pokemon in front of you as if it was part of the actual world, but we all know it’s not.
Virtual Reality, on the other hand, is all about the simulation of a different reality. Using headsets, it immerses you in a completely different environment that can be anywhere. You could wear a VR headset and be able to explore the deep sea, climb Mount Everest, or even walk on Mars. It’s quite exciting and a lot of fun.
While both these technologies are transforming the way we play games and providing amazing new entertainment opportunities, they also have extensive potential applications for business. Just imagine how helpful it would be to see how a piece of furniture will look in your space before buying it, or for doctors to simulate a delicate surgery before they actually perform it. Indeed, the possibilities are endless!
However, with all new technology, there is a learning curve and potential glitches that we need to address. As we have seen with Pokemon Go, sometimes people get so caught up in the game that they cross dangerous traffic roads without even looking. Similarly, in VR, sometimes people can get motion sickness as their brain struggles to reconcile the fact that they are sitting on a couch at home while also being on a rollercoaster ride in a theme park.
As amazing as AR and VR are, they require very particular skills to develop. Still, don’t worry, the process is becoming simpler day by day with the introduction of new tools and software. Coding languages especially designed for these technologies are being developed and they are helping in making this new tech trend become mainstream, appealing to the wider public, not just tech whizzes.
In conclusion, both Augmented and Virtual Reality are presenting new ways to change and shape our world. Whether it’s deep-diving into virtual spaces or cognitively augmenting our real-world perception, the future they offer is diverse and genuinely inspiring. So, remember, next time you confuse AR with VR, it’s ok. They are siblings, not twins!
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