Everything you need to know about AR (Augmented Reality)
The tech giants like Microsoft, Google, and Apple and everything from children’s books to 3D modeling for gaming are experimenting with AR. And anyone can create their AR, as content is abundant by creating free apps. And since augmented reality is an advanced technology found in smartphones, they do wonders in the visual reality world. There are various features of Augmented reality and before we dive into the same, let us know what Augmented reality is all about.
What is Augmented Reality (AR)?
Augmented reality uses existing reality and physical objects to make computer-generated enhancements on top of reality. It is further a technology that provides computer-generated images. This can be 3D models, videos, or information. The best example of the perfect experimentation with AR is the “ Pokemon Go”, where the AR technology guides the user with virtual signposts added to give directions etc., through your phone.
Features of Augmented Reality (AR)
There are a lot of features of Augmented reality that make it the most happening technology. These are the top features of AR:
It allows the interconnectivity of the real-world and virtual world.
Augmented reality allows users to interact with the virtual world with real-world elements. Further, it overlaps virtual objects with physical features. And this enhances the perception of reality.
The information displayed virtually is related to reports we see with our own eyes.
The combination of the natural and virtual world depends upon the context. And the information we get to see with our own eyes is connected with what is displayed virtually. For example, images, sounds, videos, GPS, etc., are examples.
AR is interactive in real-time.
A change in the action made by the user has a significant impact on the recreated scene with AR. This means whatever steps you take in the real world directly affect the virtual world. There are different Pros and cons of Augmented reality. And some of them are as follows:
Pros of Augmented reality
The AR allows optimization of time of daily tasks
AR or augmented reality helps workers perform and finish tasks faster. Furthermore, the workers can access step-by-step instructions for the job that they have performed never before. For instance, a multinational company can help its workers access the step-by-step instruction for a particular task that is unique and interesting with the help of AR technology.
Can be visualized Handsfree.
Augmented reality can be visualized by being hands-free. For instance, you can use AR glasses or headsets to view the visuals, and in the future, this trend will be the most cutting-edge technology, as more and more people will enjoy watching videos or visuals by using AR glasses or headsets to get a mindblowing visual treat.
Communication channel with users
Since AR provides information that interacts with the real world, it further allows you to generate communication channels with the users. For instance, an Ad campaign becomes effective when the consumers feel part of the same and get an impression of interacting with them directly. Only then will they try to know more about the product and convey the message to others.
AR helps in displaying an explanation
If a person needs to understand certain essential concepts, the AR helps in visually explaining the concepts in real-time. This will give them an idea of the concert and help them further remember the same for years. For instance, in the case of understanding a scientific concept through AR works like videos and images will help the student to understand the concept with clarity.
Cons of Augmented reality (AR)
Lack of privacy
One of the cons of AR is its lack of privacy. Since anybody can access the AR, it is highly possible to be leaked. Furthermore, while the AR is processed the location and places are recorded and can be further modified. The data can be used by other users which can compromise another user’s information leading to dangerous privacy issues in the future.
The performance level is low
Compared to visual reality and other technologies, the performance level of AR is low. Because the AR takes thousands of hours to code the program. Further, a normal application coding of the technology takes around 6 months to complete. And this is a cause of concern. So the more time the AR takes to complete, the more the performance level becomes low.
You should know about AR before getting into the process
Unlike other technologies, Augmented reality needs essential learning before getting into the process. For instance, you should be aware of the levels of addiction the AR can cause. And understand the same to ensure that it doesn’t affect the mental health of the user.
The user will forget the real world and the virtual world
Too much use of AR in gaming and others will harm you more than do good. An excessive dosage of experience in the virtual world will make you forget what reality is and can lead to fatal consequences.
It is very expensive
One of the most important reasons why augmented reality is used very less is the cost of the creation of the technology. The cost of AR used in each piece of equipment differs with the features of the tool and the needs of the user. And together, virtual reality-based AR can be very expensive.
Conclusion
Hence, these are everything to know about Augmented reality. And knowing the same, you can get an idea of how AR works, its features, pros, and cons. AR is one of those technologies that is growing very fast. However, government and private organizations should keep an eye on the use of the technologies in different applications and utilities. Although, no matter how many cons the AR has, the technology geeks will definitely keep trying to create new and unique AR that can change the future of computing in India and the world.
