VR and AR are two concepts you may have heard before. They look similar to the layman, so they are usually taken to be the same, but they have key differences that you should know. However, they sometimes bleed into each other and have immense potential for the future of many industries, including education, gaming, e-commerce, and many others. In this tutorial, you will find the key differences between both technologies, how they work separately and when both concepts work together. But before pairing both and finding how they distinguish from each other, let’s discuss them individually. What Does The...

The scope of VR development is not limited to the entertainment industry. Virtual reality helps people of various professions learn to do their jobs faster and better, and serves as a tool for creativity. Therefore, people from various spheres are actively mastering the technology. VR in the sphere of culture and art The development of virtual reality applications is also a kind of creativity, because the new reality is created in the smallest detail by artists and designers. But even within the computer simulation, there are plenty of opportunities for creativity. For example, Tilt Brush invites users to create drawings...

Desktop Virtual Reality This type of virtual reality can be called a classic. You need a special helmet and a computer with software to immerse yourself in the simulation. You also need a tracking system in space, consisting of sensors that are attached to the body. This method makes it possible to achieve the highest image quality and its uninterrupted transmission. But it has a significant disadvantage: the glasses, the control system and other accessories are quite expensive. One prime example of desktop VR is the HTC Vive glasses. They allow you to immerse yourself in the world of your...