Differences
between Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality can be
considered as the two sides of the same coin. However, they can be
distinguished in the following ways:
Augmented Reality simulates artificial objects in
the real environment where as Virtual Reality creates an artificial environment
to inhabit.
In Augmented Reality, the computer uses sensors and
sets the position of a camera. The AR technology then renders the 3D graphics
in such a way that they would appear from the viewpoint of the camera and
superimposing the computer generated images over a user's view of the real
world.
In Virtual
Reality, rather than locating a real camera within a physical environment, the
position of the user's eyes is located within the simulated environment. When
the user turns his/her head, the graphics react accordingly.
In Virtual Reality technology, it creates a
convincing and an artificial interactive world for the user