Do you know the difference between virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (RA)?

Currently in the world of Technologies, there is a lot of talk about virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), so we decided to bring this article to our readers, so that we can present the differences of these two technologies, and perhaps clarify some doubts that may have around the two topics.

But after all what is the difference between Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality?

Virtual Reality (VR): It allows the user to interact directly in a given game or application, like a battle in a war zone, without leaving comfort, thus giving the feeling of being in the place where they can experience the reality of the game. The technology is a computer generated simulation of a 3D environment that you can dive into, navigate around.

So it is important to know that virtual reality is entirely virtual, and never allows users to step into the real world simultaneously, it is necessary to understand this issue.

Here's how virtual reality works:

Augmented Reality (RA): Allows the user to experience a computer generated simulation compatible with 2D or 3D environments, and all of this is superimposed on their real view of the real world, creating a composite view of what is being illustrated by the computer.

with augmented reality, contextual layers of information can be added in real time, and this is not possible when using virtual reality. Therefore, it can be said that there is a certain symbiosis between VR and AR, since both need hardware and software to work.

See how augmented reality works:

In short, it can be said that virtual reality is software, a game or an application designed by a developer. Augmented reality allows the user to interact with the real world, while simultaneously experiencing virtual elements processed in real time.

Did you notice the difference?