Difference between Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR).
                     DIFFERENCE 
BETWEEN 
AUGMENTED 
REALITY (AR) AND 
VIRTUAL REALITY 
(VR)
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What Is Augmented 
reality (AR)?
• Augmented reality (AR) adds digital elements 
to a live view often by using the camera on a 
smartphone. 
• Examples of augmented reality experiences 
include Snapchat lenses and the game 
Pokémon Go. 
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How does AR works?
• AR uses computer vision, mapping as well as 
depth tracking in order to show appropriate 
content to the user. 
• This functionality allows cameras to collect, 
send, and process data to show digital content 
appropriate to what any user is looking at.
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What Is Virtual reality (VR) 
?
• Virtual reality (VR) implies a complete 
immersion experience that shuts out the 
physical world. 
• Using VR devices users can be transported into 
several real-world and imagined environments 
such as the middle of a squawking penguin 
colony or even the back of a dragon.
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How does VR work?
• User needs to adjust eyes based on individual 
movement of eye and it's positioning. The 
visuals on the screen can be rendered by using 
a HDMI cable connected to PC or cell phone.
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Difference between 
Augmented Reality (AR) 
and Virtual Reality (VR)
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System Environment
• In AR, the system augments the real-world 
scene.
• In VR, it is completely immersive virtual 
environment.
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Visual Senses
• In AR User always have a sense of presence in 
the real world.
• In VR, visual senses are under control of the 
system.
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User into the action
• AR technology partially immerses the user into 
the action.
• VR technology fully immerses the user into the 
action.
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Real world vs. virtual 
world
• With AR, end-users are still in touch with the 
real world while interacting with virtual objects 
nearer to them.
• By using VR technology, VR user is isolated 
from the real world and immerses himself in a 
completely fictional world.
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Devices Used
• VR requires a headset device, but AR can be 
accessed with a smartphone.
• AR enhances both the virtual and real world 
while VR only enhances a fictional reality.
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