Question

How does augmented reality technology work?

Answer 1

Augmented Reality, is the integration that turns the world around you into a digital-computing interface through placing virtual objects in the real world and in real-time as well. Augmented Reality (AR) can be seen through a wide array of experiences. 



Augmented Reality is changing the way we "picture" the world - or at least the way its users view the world.

A Guide to Augmented Reality

We actually distinguish 3 main categories of AR tools:

Augmented Reality 3D viewers - allow users to place life-size 3D models in your surrounding with or without the use of trackers.

Augmented Reality browsers - enrich your camera display with contextual data. You can literally point your smartphone at a house or building to estimate its value or to display its history.

Augmented Reality gaming - imagine shooting zombies while walking in your own bedroom! Thus, the biggest use of AR gaming to-date is definitely Pokémon Go, allowing users to catch virtual Pokémon creatures that are hidden throughout a map of the real environment.



Augmented Reality Devices

Mobile devices

Through mobile devices like smartphones (tablets also), AR acts like a magic window

PC and connected TV players

Augmented Reality also works through a webcam and broadcast through the screen

Head mounted displays, glasses and lenses

AR becomes a part of your entire field of view, preparing for more life-like AR experiences - almost feels like Ironman with the help of the intelligent system Jarvis