restricts interaction to only the virtual environment by requiring specialized controllers or hand-tracking devices to interact.

is a fully-simulated environment that immerses users in a computer-generated, three-dimensional world, completely replacing the awareness of the real-world environment.

this technology prioritizes interaction with the physical world, helps identify real-world issues and offers solutions with digital overlaying.

healthcare applications create virtual environments to distract patients from pain or anxiety and can help with other healthcare treatments like exposure therapy and rehabilitation.

provides more freedom for smartphone users and more opportunities for developers and marketers since there is no need for a head-mounted display.

enables users to interact with virtual and physical objects in their immediate surroundings.

Surgical planning and training THIS applications help healthcare professionals by overlaying medical imaging data onto patients for real-time guidance.

It became a long-term commonplace among users who then started to live in virtual environments instead of dealing with the real world.

AR or VR

integrates digital content into the real-world environment, enhancing the user's perception and interaction with their surroundings in real time.

often involves the use of specialized headsets, which track the user's movements and provide a fully immersive experience.

applications overlay informative content onto real-world objects, fostering a learning experience tailored towards student engagement.