What is the difference between AR, VR, and MR?

AR, VR, and MR are all technologies that aim to enhance the user's perception and interaction with the digital world. Augmented Reality (AR) overlays virtual elements onto the real world, blending the physical and digital realms. It typically involves using a smartphone or tablet to display virtual objects or information in real-time. Virtual Reality (VR), on the other hand, immerses users into entirely digital environments, blocking out the physical world and stimulating all the senses through specialized headsets. Mixed Reality (MR) is a combination of both AR and VR, allowing virtual objects to interact with the real world and vice versa. MR devices, like Microsoft's HoloLens, enable users to see and manipulate holograms while still being aware of their physical surroundings. In summary, while AR adds virtual elements to the real world, VR creates entirely digital environments, and MR combines aspects of both to enhance the user's perception and interaction.

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