AR and VR

What is one key difference between AR and VR?

• AR requires a headset, while VR does not

• AR is fully virtual, while VR enhances the real world

• AR uses the real world and adds virtual elements, while VR is completely virtual

• AR is only for gaming, while VR is only for education

Which device is typically needed for VR to function?

• A smartphone

• A VR headset

• A computer mouse

• A smartwatch

Which of the following industries is most likely to benefit from both AR and VR technologies?

• Agriculture

• Marketing and gaming

• Transportation

Which of the following is NOT an example of AR?

• A game where virtual characters appear on the real world through your phone’s camera

• A virtual tour of a museum using a VR headset

• An app that lets you try out furniture in your living room through your phone

• A Snapchat filter that adds virtual effects to your selfie

AR enhances both the real and virtual world, offering a blended experience.

• Advantage

• Disadvantage

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AR can be accessed with just a smartphone, which makes it more efficient as a tool for branding and gaming.

• Advantage

• Disadvantage

VR requires special equipment such as headsets, sensors, and gloves to work, which may make it less accessible.

• Advantage

• Disadvantage

VR users are completely immersed in a fictional world and cannot control their presence in the real world.

• Advantage

• Disadvantage

AR only adds to the user’s real-life experience, which may not feel as immersive as VR’s fully virtual experience.

• Advantage

• Disadvantage

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The growth of the AR and VR market will create more job opportunities in software development and graphic design.

• Advantage

• Disadvantage