Technology is ever-evolving, and one of the most exciting industries that’s set to take shape over the coming years is that of augmented reality and virtual reality.
VR has been near the forefront of our minds for decades and is a popular trope with the genre of science fiction films. AR, on the other hand, has gone relatively under the radar of the public consciousness.
Yet, it’s AR that’s arguably had the biggest impact on everyday life so far. The arrival of gaming apps like Pokemon Go coupled with the practical applications of IKEA Place has meant that many of us now utilise augmented reality, in some form or other, on a regular basis.
But can momentum within this immersive form of technology continue? Will it soon spread further into everyday usage? Here are four key areas in which AR can become an everyday tool:
Revolutionising fitness
(Augmented reality can convert the chore of exercise into an immersive experience. Image: Google - via VRFitnessInsider)
Augmented reality has already made some inroads into aiding users to keep fit. Pokemon Go’s technology allowed users to interact with the outside world by using GPS to encourage them to leave the house and hunt for monsters - which would appear ...
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