“The future is not some place we are going, but one we are creating.”
– John Schaar
First let’s start off this blog with an insightful quote from John Schaar (who in his lifetime was an famous American political theorist), in his words he mean to say that future is not an destination, but it is something we all collectively create and contribute to in one form or the other. Now have you ever wondered or questioned how virtual reality is going to impact and shape our everyday life? well all the great saints and philosophers to this day were able to comprehend and were able to articulate what reality and life really means and here we are talking about reality being virtual and augmented, sounds a little weird and crazy right? Believe it or not VR and AR ( virtual reality / augmented reality ) is a place where fantasy could be experienced, a place where our imaginations gets an life form, where fiction becomes a reality.
These tech are not for the rich, tech geeks and gamer’s but they are really transforming various in industries, in other words everyone has something to experience in VR/AR. So without beating any further around the bush lets get started.
Introduction
Before I go into this blog post, let us answer the basic premise first – what are VR and AR? Are they one or are these totally different things. Are they even different, and why do we use them together in a sentence?
VR: The one that places you in a 100% digital world and obstructs the view with headsets/sensors
Augmented Reality (AR) – AR overlays digital elements onto your real-world view via device such as smartphones or glasses to supplement rather than replace your surroundings.
Now I do recommend reading the definition couple of times so that we really understand what’s an VR and AR. In simple terms VR changes our reality and in order to witness this change reality we need complex equipment like the thing we put on our eyes [VR headset], and for experiencing AR, all we need a smart phone and we get to witness how the virtual image or the closest 3d print or layout of the object looks in the real world. One of the best examples of AR is that zomato offers us AR images of how food would look and most of the furniture apps have this feature that let’s user to take a look how they look in our home.
How It Works
VR and AR technology are known for their complex, fascinating nature. Let’s break it down:
Virtual Reality
VR makes use of a headset that features a screen for each eye, which displays images in such as way to mimic depth and give the users an experience of presence within their virtual surrounding. The whole thing is tracked by sets of sensors that follows your head and hands, making it just like you were looking around in a digitally-created world. High-end VR rigs like the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive put you on the scene.
Augmented Reality
The software takes data and projects digital content on top in real-time. One good example of this can be Microsoft’s HoloLens, which projects 3D holograms into your physical environment and allows you to interact with the virtual world along side your actual real world.
The Impact Across Various Sectors
Gaming and Entertainment
Gaming and entertainment have entered a new era thanks to virtual reality (RGB) and augmented reality (AR). More immersive experiences like this one are now possible which provide better interaction than ever before information that a human user can input into the environment even as they enjoy virtual content. Virtual reality (RGB) games such as Beat Saber or Pokémon GO, a simple and direct AR release from the Pokémon Company, have set new benchmarks.
Education and Training
VR and AR have begun to re-configure the nature of teaching. Imagine a history class that allows you to walk around ancient Rome; or biology class where rather than using models, you can explore each part of an accurately rendered human body in three dimensions. Virtual and augmented realities make learning more real.
Healthcare
In healthcare, VR and AR play roles ranging from training for surgery to patient treatment situations. In a virtual environment, surgery can be simulated for surgeons Of course, it is not a good idea to perform an experiment on a human patient for the first time in a real human young man AR superimposes vital information onto the surgeon’s field of vision and guides it even during live operations.
Retail
Merging shopaholic nightmares with the magic of AR Apps such as IKEA Place show you furniture in your home before you buy This, in turn has increased customer satisfaction and reduced the rate of return.
Pros and Cons of VR and AR
Positive Aspects
Immersive Experiences: Check out KayoLab to experience an immersive VR and AR technology which can greatly improve learning, entertainment, or training.
Accessibility: By using these technologies, services and experiences could be accessed from anywhere by people.
Redesigning the Future: VR and AR can provide numerous new applications in solution creation, which ultimately drives innovation.
Negative Aspects
High costs: High-quality VR and AR equipment is expensive, which might be a barrier to entry for some potential users.
Drawbacks: VR over long terms can cause nausea or eye fatigue
Privacy Concerns: Since these technologies are gathering tons of data on how users behave, many privacy and security issues can arise.
The Conclusion
As we move deeper into this era of technological awesomeness, VR and AR have grown in scope, fundamentally transforming numerous sectors while improving our daily living standards. These technologies can lead to better gaming experiences, classroom educations, life science & medical advances and modern shopping combined style. While they come at a cost and with their own share of health concerns, and privacy issues that need to be addressed. Let’s complete this blog with an inspirational quote ”To Make You Feel Better”
The best way to predict the future is to create it “
– Peter Drucker
Adapting an open minded and scrappy approach to VR, AR as we deal with the growing pains could take us towards a future where these technologies are built directly into our life experience. As always, stay curious and stay tuned to our blog for more such exciting insights into the tech turf. Together we learn how the future of our reality is still being built.
