We all know what “Virtual Reality” is, but what the heck is “Augmented Reality”? How is it different from VR and how does it work? I’m writing this little jargon-free introduction to “AR” as a quick reference guide for anyone that wants to catch up in a hurry. :)
Virtual Reality (VR) is the real-time simulation of environments; We take real-world people, and subject their conscious experience to simulated, virtual worlds.
Augmented Reality (AR) is the real-time simulation of objects or characters. We bring digital creations into physical reality by superimposing them onto a live camera feed.
Written by Dale P. Deacon.
Deac is an experiential technologist who spends most of his time directing, producing, and organising. His writing typically focuses on strategy, ideation, and technical skill building.