Difference between Virtual reality and Augmented reality- World Tech Blog

Augmented reality vs Virtual reality vs Mixed reality:- In this blog, you get knowledge about virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality and application of virtual reality. 



Difference between Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality


"Innovation" is a process which helps us to translate an idea or invention into a good or service that creates value or for which customers will pay.


"Turning an idea into a solution that adds value from a customer perspective".

Now we discuss the 2 most innovation in the world:

1) Virtual Reality(VR):- Virtual Reality is a concept which helps the user to feel a virtual world after wearing a virtual headset.
The first time it is developed for entertainment but now the application of virtual reality or AI model which is based on virtual reality can include entertainment(i.e. Movie, gaming) and educational purpose(i.e. medical or military training).




Virtual reality can divide into two-part:


Currently, standard virtual reality systems use either virtual reality headsets or multi-projected environments to generate realistic images. The virtual reality headsets make the user feel a virtual world. For example, If we wear a headset and set Eiffel tower tour in headset then we feel that we are standing in front of Eiffel tower because virtual reality headset creates a virtual world for us and if we mover our head left-right we also feel left-right view.  
The beginning of virtual reality starts from google cardboard. That cardboard split our screen in two-part and cardboard give a slight 3D view. It was released on June 25, 2014; 5 years ago.

Common Example of Virtual Reality:


  1. Google Cardboard
  2. Oculus Rift
  3. Samsung Galaxy VR
  4. Sony Project Morpheus
  5. HTC VIVE


When should we use a virtual headset?


  1. 3D Video:- we can use a virtual headset when we watch the 3D video. After wearing a virtual headset we feel that we are part of that video.
  2. 3D Game:- we can use a virtual headset when we are playing 3D Game. For example, we are playing "Dead Trigger" then we wear a virtual headset and feel that you are the shooter.

The components of VR include:


1)Hardware: 

  • Sensory Displays:- Head-mounted displays for 3D visual and Headphones for 3D audio
  • Computer
  • Process Acceleration Cards
  • Tracking System:- Surprisingly enough a tracking device
  • Input Devices:- Joystick, keyboard, Voice recognition.

2)Software:
  • 3D Modeling:- Three-dimensional modelling software allows you to construct the geometry of the objects and specify some of their visual properties.
  • 2D Graphics:- Two-dimensional graphics software lets you manipulate textures to be applied to the objects which can often greatly enhance their visual detail.
  • Digital Sound Editing:- Digital sound editing software lets you mix and edit the sounds that objects make.
  • VR Simulation:- The simulation software is what brings all the components together. It accepts data from the trackers and input devices, applies this information to the objects you have built, and updates the sensory displays. You use the simulation software to program how the objects behave and set the rules that the virtual world follows.

Applications of Virtual Reality Technology :



1)HEALTHCARE:- There have been a lot of talks and discussions about the use of VR in the healthcare industry, with numerous applications of virtual reality already being implemented in healthcare. Applications such as robotic surgery, healthcare devices, etc.

2)The Theatre:- VR is capable of enhancing the feeling of crowd involvement in the theatre. This innovative form of storytelling in VR takes the audience to a next-level.

3)Attraction and Experience:- VR is used to design impressive attractions by enabling real-world experiences. It is efficient enough to create rides, fairies, and other creatures making it first of its kind.

4)The Military:-VR is already in use by several militaries around the world. This trains militants for the dangerous and complex environments. VR even treats soldiers for parachute jumps and other wild activities.

5)Watching Sports:- Viewers of the recently organized NBA have experienced gaming using VR headsets. This well-defined augmented reality headset enables a transforming demonstration of how the play can change any environment into a pitch using a visual-layering technology.

6)In Space:- VR is used to regulate, control robots that are used on Mars. NASA has already employed VR to enable people with life-like experience on several spacecraft.

7)Education:- Virtual reality has been adopted in education for teaching and learning situations. Students are able to interact with each other and within a three-dimensional environment. Students can also be taken on virtual field trips, for example, to museums, taking tours of the solar system and going back in time to different eras.

Most frequently asked questions about Virtual Reality.


1)Is Virtual Reality is expensive?

Virtual Reality is expensive but not too much.

2)Do I need a VR headset in order to watch the videos?
In order to experience virtual reality, you’ll need a VR headset such as a Google Cardboard, the HTC Vive, or the Oculus Rift. 

3)Is Virtual Reality Worth The Investment?

If you want to remain in the competition & survive in the coming time, then yes, 
VR is worth an investment. 
The pace with which the audience is shifting to VR, there are chances that you 
might shrink your audience size among current marketing campaigns.

4)Is Virtual Reality A Fad?

Some say so, but its exponential permeation across industries &
the interest of companies like Facebook, Samsung, Google, and HTC. 
Who has sent forth their importance behind VR are two key 
evidence that VR is not fashion but a trend.

2) Augmented Reality(VR):-Augmented Reality is an 
the advance of virtual reality and it is very interesting than virtual 
reality. It is a very unique innovation. Augmented Reality is very 
expensive as compared to Virtual Reality.
AR is rapidly growing in popularity because it brings elements of 
the virtual world, into our real world, thus enhancing the things we see,
 hear, and feel. When compared to other reality technologies, 
augmented reality lies in the middle of the mixed reality spectrum 
between the real world and the virtual world.

Augmented vs Virtual Reality



Virtual reality means computer-generated environments for you to interact with, and be immersed in. Augmented reality adds to the reality you would ordinarily see rather than replacing it. 


Augmented reality does not bring us to another place or virtual world but it creates new things in our current world.

Best Example of Augmented Reality:

Microsoft HoloLens: Microsoft Hololens is an innovation which completely transforms the world. Microsoft Hololens is a wearable computer glasses that add information alongside or to what the wearer sees. Alternatively, smartglasses are sometimes defined as wearable computer glasses that can change their optical properties at runtime.
For Example, we are playing a game and we want an opponent then we wear HoloLens and it creates a virtual opponent for us and it enhances our gaming experience and we don't need another person. Hololens creates a virtual opponent and we can play with them.

Common Example of Augmented Reality:

  1. Google Glass
  2. Microsoft Hololens
  3. Magic Leap

Augmented reality is a technology that superimposes computer-generated images onto a live environment, helping the user to analyze the real-world situation in more detail.  After capturing the input from the devices, the AR application recognizes the target, processes the image, and augments it with pictures, video, and audio to create an illusion that can effectively engage users in a virtual world.

The Hardware Component of AR Include:

  • Sensors/tracking: Digital cameras and other optical sensors, accelerometers, GPS, gyroscopes, solid-state compasses, Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID), and wireless sensors.
  • Input Device: Microphones, touch screens, gesture devices, stylus, pointers, and gloves etc.
  • Output Device: Smart glasses, lenses, laptops, smartphones, and tablets

Application of Augmented Reality Technology:

  • Equipment Maintenance: Preventive maintenance is performed on pieces of equipment at regular time intervals while they are running to maintain the working capability of the machines, which reduces unwanted maintenance and repair costs.

  • Product Design and Development: Researchers put in a great deal of effort to identify technology and then conceptualize, prototype, and build the product. At each stage of the product design, AR can help the stakeholders save a lot of time, allowing them to implement technologies without any time lag.

  • Assemble Of Parts: An automobile contains more than 10,000 parts sourced from different suppliers. The process flow involves five stages: press shop, body shop, painting, final assembly, and inspection. To reduce costly downtime, manufacturers can leverage the ability to use AR to virtually bring in remote experts to troubleshoot any mechanical issues holding up a production line.

  • Safety Training: New employees tend to be unfamiliar with the necessary protocols, equipment, and procedures. This can lead to safety issues. Companies invest a huge sum of money and time to train new employees. But inexperienced personnel can be trained, informed, and protected at all times without wasting additional resources with the right AR applications and devices.

Most frequently asked questions about Augmented Reality.


1)Will augmented reality help my marketing?

The purpose of AR is not to replace your current marketing materials (although it can); it's meant to act as a supplement. It gives you the opportunity to engage your audience with interactive content. The potential for AR in your marketing is unlimited, whether it's in games and activities or bringing an experience to a customer's own environment.

2)Where is augmented reality heading?

Technology like Google Glass and Samsung's Gear VR may not be household devices yet, but according to experts at the NeuroGaming Conference in San Francisco, they will be.

3)Is augmented reality expensive?

In terms of marketing, AR can be more affordable than other options. But realize that there is going to be a very wide range. The better the quality you're looking for, the higher the price tag will be. But with better customer engagement and audience reach, there is a stellar potential return on investment. If you have the right opportunity, AR can certainly be a worthwhile investment for your brand or company, whether it's for training and education purposes or for taking your marketing efforts to the next level.

3)Mixed Reality: Mixed Reality is a combination of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality, or we can say that Mixed Reality is an advance of Augmented Reality.
Mixed Reality is most expensive as compared to Virtual or Augmented.

In mixed Reality, we directly interact with a virtual object or we can say that we touch or feel the virtual object. Mixed Reality is the most advanced technology which completely changes the world sooner. In future, it will be difficult to identify who is real or who is virtual because mixed reality is an innovation which has the power to change the world.



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