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Although augmented reality (AR) is not that exciting, it is a futuristic technology with the potential to change the world.

The growth of AR innovation provides useful tools that can assist a wide range of daily activities. From supporting medical professionals in diagnosis and surgery to filtering social media feeds. AR integrates the virtual world and the real world harmoniously, enhancing our perception and changing our feelings, what we see, and what we hear.

If you have never heard of this technology, this guide will provide you with a clear view of the advantages associated with this pioneering technology. Augmented reality explained

Augmented Reality (AR) provides an augmented version of reality in which superimposed computer-generated images cover the user's field of view.

This real-time enhancement of user perception provides an enhanced environment in which the physical world is combined with virtual components. AR technology integrates graphics, sound, and tactile (touch) feedback into our real world experience. The difference between augmented reality and virtual reality

Virtual reality (VR) technology provides complete sensory immersion in the virtual world. Systems such as HTC Vive and Oculus Rift allow us to enter a virtual realm where everything is possible. This is a radical change in everything we perceive. We can become a Navy SEAL, perform dangerous missions in the jungle, or visit another planet to discover alien environments.

AR augments your environment by superimposing virtual components into your vision, creating a harmonious fusion between the virtual and real world. AR tools such as "Google Glass" enable users to add multiple layers of virtual elements to their real world experience.

For example; doctors can open a window in Google Glass so that they can monitor the advancement of the endoscope while performing an operation. Categories of Augmented Reality

There are many types of AR technology, each of which provides a distinct and unique user experience for applications and targets.

There are several types of augmented reality technologies, and each technology has obvious differences in its different goals and applications. Marker-based AR

Also known as "image recognition," a marker-based AR system uses visual markers and cameras to generate enhancements when the user feels it.

These marker-based applications can help devices recognize simple patterns, such as QR codes, and do not require powerful processing power to recognize images. The technology calculates the direction and position of the marker, and then overwrites the AR component. Markerless Augmented Reality

This system is also known as GPS or location-based AR, and is probably the most commonly used application of AR technology. Markerless AR uses a device with an embedded GPS or speedometer to generate location data.

The unmarked system can be used on devices such as smartphones and tablets, and can be used to find nearby commercial locations and draw a route map for users. Unmarked AR is the most frequently encountered form of AR in our daily lives. Projection-based AR

This AR technology projects artificial light sources onto a solid surface. This technology allows the interaction between the user and the optical component to be realized through touch sensing.

When the user interacts with artificial light, the system detects the contact and notices the change in the enhanced field. This form of AR can also use laser plasma technology to create interactive 3D hologram projections. Augmented reality based on overlay

Overlay-based AR applications can completely or partially change the real-world view in any environment with enhanced views. AR systems based on overlays require object recognition to perform their functions.

You can find examples of this AR technology in the social media app Snapchat. Users can overlay animated animal masks on their faces to create an illusion of fun and accurate positioning of facial features. Augmented reality devices-current and future applications

You can find AR technology in electronic displays such as smartphones, glasses, HUDs (head-up displays), and desktop screens. Each has its own unique user characteristics, which define their functions. Since AR is a technology that is currently in its infancy, it has huge potential for development.

For example; Google Glass is an excellent HUD application. However, it pales in comparison with the future applications of this technology. With the development of AR devices and applications, we will soon see AR being used in smaller, more compact applications, such as virtual retina displays and contact lenses. Components of AR equipment

We can divide augmented reality devices into 4 categories that define their use. projection

This type of AR allows the projection system to turn any surface into an interactive virtual environment, such as a wall, or even another person's skin.

AR headsets use forward and outward mini projectors to create enhanced settings where the image is presented to the user, minimizing the need for the screen. Future applications of this technology may include projecting the gaming environment onto any surface, such as a desktop or wall. reflection

AR devices use mirrors to assist in the optical representation of images. Products such as "Magic Leap" use a series of curved micromirrors. One surface uses a side-mounted display to reflect light into the user's eyes, while the other surface reflects light into a side-mounted camera. Microsoft uses these lenses in their "Hololens" system and refers to them as "waveguides," where an optical projection system projects holograms directly into your eyes.

The system uses two lenses for each eye and uses a "light engine" to emit blue, green, and red light at them. When light reflects from the glass layer, it comes into contact with the eye at a specific angle, color, and intensity, thereby generating an overall image on the retina. The reflection path shares a common goal, which is to align the image with the user's field of view. Sensor and camera

The Hololens AR sensor is located on the outside of the headset. They collect and process data from the user's interaction with their real environment. A camera found on the outside of the headset processes data from the surrounding area. They use location data to provide information about surrounding objects.

The system then creates a digital model to use dual "environment understanding cameras" located on both sides of the device to calculate outputs such as depth sensing. These cameras also exist on smartphones. Megapixel cameras record images, videos, and other information to generate an enhanced environment. Processing

HoloLens augmented reality headsets have powerful processing capabilities that can utilize many components in smartphones.

They are wearable, miniaturized supercomputers that include components such as GPU, CPU, RAM, flash memory, GPS, and Bluetooth or Wi-Fi microchips. The system includes a gyroscope, magnetometer, and accelerometer to measure the tilt, direction, and movement of the user's head in the environment. Take control of the AR experience

Augmented reality devices are usually controlled using voice commands or touch-sensitive pads. When the user swipes or taps the screen, the touchpad will sense pressure changes. The device recognizes the user's voice commands by picking up sound waves on a micro microphone and interpreting them through a microprocessor, in the same way as our smart phones.

Devices such as Google Glass have a preset list of voice commands that can perform specific functions within the device. For example; saying "good glass" will activate the system, followed by a command, for example: "take a picture." Then, the system will capture an image of whatever the user is viewing. Augmented reality startups and companies

AR technology is changing the world and our way of life. The innovation provided by startups participating in the industry is changing the landscape of many industries. Below are three examples of products provided by augmented reality startups that will revolutionize the way we interact with the world.

This start-up company aims to reduce the workload of doctors and improve the efficiency of the doctor-patient relationship. Doctors can now put on a pair of Google glasses and connect the device to the Augmedix platform, where they can access patient files.

Doctors can dictate the notes recorded by the system and transcribe them into the patient file, thereby minimizing the workload. Augmedix is ​​compatible with all electronic medical record systems, making it a useful tool for doctors in hospitals, clinics and private clinics.

The technology uses HoloLens to provide an immersive storytelling experience. RealCast aims to develop a technology called "extended reality" in which storytelling will unfold before our eyes through images and videos. The startup hopes to create a platform where content creators can develop their own AR experiences. Summary-the future of augmented reality

Augmented reality has gone a long way from a concept to a science-based reality. The industry continues to innovate, driving improvements in equipment and applications, while reducing costs associated with technology development.

As AR startups further improve the efficiency, productivity, and quality of augmented reality experiences, we can expect this technology to fulfill its potential in our daily lives.

Roni is a passionate business leader and innovator in the VR and AR fields. His vision helps shape world-class products by leveraging cutting-edge cross-functional growth strategies. 

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