This experience is seamlessly interwoven with the physical world such that it is perceived as an immersive aspect of the real environment. additive to the natural environment), or destructive (i.e. The overlaid sensory information can be constructive (i.e. AR can be defined as a system that incorporates three basic features: a combination of real and virtual worlds, real-time interaction, and accurate 3D registration of virtual and real objects. The content can span multiple sensory modalities, including visual, auditory, haptic, somatosensory and olfactory. Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (1992)Īugmented reality ( AR) is an interactive experience that combines the real world and computer-generated content.
Not to be confused with Virtual reality or Alternate reality.