XR, AR, VR, MR: What’s the Difference?
XR encompasses augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR). While all three ‘realities’ share overlapping features and requirements, each has different purposes and underlying technologies.
Augmented Reality
AR enhances our view of the real world by overlaying what we see with computer-generated information. This technology is prevalent in smartphones and smart glasses.
Virtual Reality
VR completely replaces the user’s view, immersing them within a computer-generated virtual environment. This type of technology is primarily for social and entertainment experiences, such as gaming, concerts, films, and sports.
Mixed Reality
MR merges the real and virtual worlds where virtual objects are superimposed into real-world environments, or potentially vice versa. This technology is mostly found in smartphones, wearable devices, video games, and on streaming platforms.
Unlocking AI Technologies with Meta
Meta, a global leader in social media and AI technologies, has revolutionized how we connect, communicate, and interact with the digital world. The Meta Rayban Smart Glasses is an example of how XR wearables are evolving to provide innovative capabilities and features, like advanced AR displays and real-time AI video processing.
