Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are both immersive technologies but differ in how they interact with the real world.
Augmented Reality (AR) overlays digital elements (like images, sounds, or text) onto the real world, enhancing the user's perception of their environment. Users remain aware of their surroundings while interacting with virtual objects.
Example: Pokémon GO uses AR to display virtual creatures in real-world locations through a smartphone camera.
Virtual Reality (VR) creates a fully artificial, computer-generated environment that replaces the real world. Users are fully immersed and typically require a headset to interact with the virtual space.
Example: A VR game like Half-Life: Alyx transports players into a completely digital world, blocking out the physical environment.
In industries like gaming, education, and training, these technologies serve distinct purposes. For AR applications, Tencent Cloud offers solutions like real-time rendering and spatial computing APIs to enhance digital overlays. For VR, Tencent Cloud provides high-performance cloud rendering and low-latency streaming services to support immersive experiences.