Extended Reality
Extended Reality (XR) is an umbrella term encompassing all immersive technologies that blend the physical and virtual worlds, including Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR). It creates computer-generated environments or overlays digital content onto the real world, enabling interactive experiences through devices like headsets, glasses, or smartphones. XR is used in gaming, training, education, healthcare, and industrial applications to enhance perception and interaction.
Developers should learn XR to build immersive applications for industries like gaming, simulation-based training, remote collaboration, and retail, where enhanced user engagement and spatial computing are critical. It's essential for creating interactive 3D experiences, leveraging real-time data visualization, and developing solutions for the metaverse or spatial computing platforms. Use cases include virtual prototyping, medical simulations, and augmented navigation systems.