Augmented Reality vs. Mixed Reality vs. Virtual Reality

With constant development in computer vision and the exponential advancement of computer processing power, augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), and virtual reality (VR) technology is becoming more and more prominent.

With some overlap in the applications and functions of augmented reality, mixed reality, and virtual reality, sometimes these terms get confused or are used incorrectly. This article will define AR, MR, and VR, and explain the main differences between them.

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Augmented reality (AR) is a technology that blends digital data with the real world. AR has recently seen leaps in advancement due to the development...