AR, VR technologies
Augmented Reality (AR) is an interactive real-world experience in which sensory information is amplified for objects in the real world. In other words, augmented reality is the ability to integrate spatial information in real time with the user's external world.
For example: sensory modalities such as sight, hearing, touch, somatosensory, smell. AR has three main features: the fusion of the real and imaginary worlds, real-time interaction, and the correct movement of imaginary and real objects.
AR technologies can be used at different scales: at home, in the office, in a factory, in a city, or on a global scale. They can be used indoors, outdoors and in various lighting conditions. Given the large-scale deployment, augmented reality technologies will need to generate data on the Internet, in which case they will need to use the services of 5G networks with low resistance and high bandwidth. An example of the use of AR technologies is the currently popular Pokemon GO game:
Virtual Reality (VR) allows you to experience the full range of sensory experiences. Here, the user navigates into a computer-generated space using special goggles or a headgear such as an Oculus Rift or Google Cardboard.
Mixed Reality (MR) is a reality in which the digital world and real reality can interact. For example, the user can move and move virtual objects as if they were in front of him.
Considering them all together, this is also called XR (Extended Reality).
AR and VR technologies are now widely used in various industries in the developed countries of the world. AR and VR technologies are considered promising in these areas, causing great interest in the economy, industry, especially in television and film production.
AR and VR technologies are also widely used in education and their main applications are as follows:
- Skyview - for astrology;
- Frogipedia - anatomy lesson;
- The Body VR: Journey inside a cell
- Immersive history - for history lessons;
- Google Expedition - travel abroad without leaving home;
- Virtual speech - designed for people who are afraid to speak in public;
- Police training - for police officers;
- Firefighter training - for firefighters;
- Language training - learn foreign languages;
- Virtual laboratory of chemistry - for practical work in a chemistry lesson;
- The VR Museum of Fine Arts - a trip to the Museum of Fine Arts;
- XR and Yoga - makes it easier to meditate in yoga classes;
- Diagnosis of visual impairment - used in medicine to diagnose eye diseases;
- Eye Sync Tool - Tracks a person's vision;
- BP - vaccine for children - is used to ensure that young children are not afraid of vaccinations;
- For the treatment of dementia - used in the treatment of dementia;
- Relieve stress in the patient during surgery - to reduce the fear of patients during surgery;
- Video games - increases sensitivity in video games;
- Virtual Zoo - virtual zoo;
- Honeywell training is used in companies to train new employees on the experience of old employees.
