VR/AR development is at the cutting edge of technological innovation and offers endless possibilities across various sectors. With immersive technologies gaining momentum, skilled developers play a pivotal role in shaping our digital future.
AR/VR technology overlays computer-generated content onto the physical world, enhancing reality in various ways. The user interacts with the augmented content, sending instructions through touchscreen, physical gestures or voice commands. AR apps typically use built-in sensors and cameras to track the environment and identify objects or environmental features that can be augmented.
Marker-less AR, by contrast, uses device sensors and algorithms to understand the user’s physical environment without relying on a specific trigger. These systems analyze the user’s position in space, recognize objects and environmental features, and display 3D models and scientific simulations overlaid on their real-world view.
MR is somewhere between AR and VR, creating a full experience that merges the virtual and physical worlds. It’s often used for educational purposes, in retail or real estate to help clients visualize new furniture or home renovations before making a purchase. Manufacturers can use it to create highly realistic and interactive simulations to reduce product development time, shortening the gap between prototype and final production. In sports, it’s been used to train athletes in simulated environments and help them visualize their performance. It’s also transforming education and training by allowing students to learn in virtual classrooms, participate in remote meetings with colleagues, or experiment with 3D medical procedures.