Augmented Reality (AR) is a perfect blend of the digital world and the physical elements to create an artificial environment. Apps which are developed using AR technology for mobile or desktop to blend digital components into the real world. The full form of AR is Augment Reality.
Virtual Reality (VR) is a computer-generated simulation of an alternate world or reality. It is used in 3D movies and video games. It helps to create simulations similar to the real world and “immerse” the viewer using computers and sensory devices like headsets and gloves.
The biggest advantage of Augmented Reality is that it creates unique digital experiences that blend the best of digital and physical worlds. Also, it does not need any special hardware or software to savor the experience.
AR is speculated to transform every business from housing to the retail market as the customers would be able to get more of the benefits and invest accordingly. Augmented Reality helps you with construction projects.
Virtual reality, in comparison, offers high quality visualizations that give the user a feeling of being in a different world while playing games, or watching the scenery, etc.
Another of the countless other benefits of virtual reality technology is using it for training purposes and practice. It can simulate potentially dangerous real-world operations like surgery, combat, flight.