The difference between virtual and augmented reality

Virtual (AR) and augmented reality (VR) concepts can be confused with each other. We can list the main differences between the two technologies as follows.

  • While virtual reality gives its user an experience completely isolated from real life, augmented reality provides an experience to the user without losing contact with the world.
  • While continuing to feel touch with real life objects in augmented reality experiences, everything seen in virtual reality is virtual and simulated.
  • While the hardware used in virtual reality experiences is made with a glasses that cover the entire field of view and control voice, augmented reality also provides a free space for the user as if using a typical mobile application

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