We will explain the differences between AR and VR, their current status, and in what areas they will be used.
As technology evolves, humanity is beginning to reach beyond the real world.
The fields known as AR and VR are becoming more and more prominent every year as tools that visually invite people into another world. They are used in a wide range of areas, including medicine, manufacturing, logistics, and retail, and the list is endless. Mixed reality (MR) and other technologies have also emerged as a fusion of these two.
Where do these fields stand now, and how will they develop in the future and become integrated into people's lives?
Differences between AR and VR
Although some people have heard the terms AR and VR, there are probably still some who are unsure about the differences and how they are used. Before we discuss their future potential, let's first briefly explain the differences between them.
First of all, AR is an abbreviation for "Augmented Reality," which means "extended reality." On the other hand, VR refers to "virtual reality." Both terms use similar words, and at present, the differences are unclear, but the main difference is whether they focus on the "real world" or the "virtual space."
As the term "augmented reality" suggests, AR is a technology that projects digital information into the real world using a device. For example, in the popular game "Pokémon GO," you can experience Pokémon as if they were in the real world through your smartphone.
In this way, AR is a technology that projects virtual items and other things into the real world, bringing visual augmentation.
Although VR is virtual reality, it is a technology that allows you to experience various worldviews in a virtual space. In recent years, the quality of virtual spaces has been improving, and VR-related products, especially games, have been appearing. Many people associate virtual spaces with the metaverse, and it's safe to say that VR is a tool to create a more immersive experience in the metaverse world.
Thus, while AR and VR are similar, they actually have clear differences. From here on, we will introduce some specific topics to look out for in each.
