Mixed reality

Mixed reality (MR) is a technology that merges real and virtual worlds to produce new environments and visualizations where physical and digital objects co-exist and interact in real time. Mixed reality is a blend of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), taking the best aspects of both and combining them into an immersive environment.

Overview

Mixed reality is not exclusive to one particular device or technology. It can be experienced through various devices such as head-mounted displays (HMDs), smartphones, tablets, and other wearable technologies. The term was first coined by researchers Paul Milgram and Fumio Kishino in 1994 in their paper "A Taxonomy of Mixed Reality Visual Displays."

Technology

Mixed reality technology involves the integration of real-time interactive 3D graphics, with the use of various sensory inputs such as video and audio. The key characteristic of MR is that the synthetic content and the real-world content can react to each other in real time.

Applications

Mixed reality has a wide range of applications across various fields. In education, it can be used to provide students with a virtual environment where they can interact with each other and with the learning material. In medicine, it can be used for training purposes, allowing medical students to practice surgeries in a controlled environment. In entertainment, it can be used to create immersive gaming and movie experiences.

Future of Mixed Reality

The future of mixed reality is promising, with advancements in technology leading to more immersive and realistic experiences. It is expected that mixed reality will become more prevalent in our daily lives, changing the way we work, learn, and play.

See also

• Virtual reality
• Augmented reality
• Computer graphics
• Head-mounted display