Paths to XR Development

The “X” in XR

The “X” in XR stands for “extended,” which refers to extending the user’s perception of reality. XR is an umbrella term that encompasses a range of technologies that allow users to interact with digital content more naturally and intuitively, creating a seamless blend of the physical and digital worlds. XR technologies include virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR). These technologies extend the user’s perception of reality by creating immersive and interactive experiences that are aware of and respond to the physical world. As these technologies evolve and become more accessible, they will work synergistically to create incredible experiences.

Virtual reality (VR) is a computer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional environment that can be interacted with using specialized equipment, such as a VR headset. VR creates a completely immersive experience where the user feels as if they are physically present in the digital world.

Augmented reality (AR) is a technology that overlays digital information on the user’s view of the real world. This digital information can be in the form of text, images, or 3D models, and it can be interacted with using specialized equipment, such as a smartphone or an AR headset. AR enhances the user’s perception of the real world by adding digital information.

Mixed reality (MR) is a hybrid of VR and AR, where digital information is overlaid on the real world in such a way that it enhances the user’s perception of the real world while also being aware of changes in the real world and the user’s position in it. MR technology can be used to create immersive experiences that blend the physical and digital worlds, and it can be interacted with using specialized equipment, such as an MR headset.