Mixed reality

Mixed reality (MR) is a term used to describe the merging of real and virtual worlds to create a new hybrid environment. It combines elements of the physical world, such as physical objects and environment, with virtual elements, such as digital content. This unified experience allows users to interact with a mixed reality space filled with both physical and digital objects.

Mixed reality combines elements from both augmented reality (AR), which augments the physical environment with virtual objects, and virtual reality (VR), which immerses users in a fully digital environment. This merging of the physical and digital worlds offers users a much richer experience than either of the two alone.

Unlike virtual reality, which requires users to wear a headset, mixed reality allows users to stay rooted to the physical world while interacting with virtual objects. This makes it possible to create true-to-scale experiences with objects in a variety of sizes.

Mixed reality applications are used extensively in various industries, including entertainment, healthcare, education, and manufacturing. Applications such as video games, virtual tours, shopping, and remote telepresence are powered by mixed reality technology.

The future of mixed reality is bound to both AR and VR technology, as both technologies have potential to become bigger and better in the coming years. Mixed reality technology could be used to revolutionize the way people interact with the world, creating possibilities for new experiences and applications.