The Metaverse is a convergence of technologies unlike any we’ve seen before. It’s got the best of what the internet’s got on offer, a whole lot of digital techs, and of course, the capabilities of new emerging technologies on the block.
The concept of Augmented Reality, in reality, dates back to the 1960s. However, it was only in the 90s that it was christened by Boeing researcher Tom Caudell. He used the term, back then, to describe what was essentially a head-mounted display system for line workers assembling aircraft parts.
No one can deny that video games are integral to childhood memory. Although things have changed over the years, fondness for video games is irreplaceable.
The advent of augmented reality has been dubbed the new face of video games. The device's camera and GPS are typically used to create a mixed-reality experience. AR games combine the virtual component with mixed reality so that they can give players access to virtual objects in the real world.
The virtual environment is not uncommon nowadays. People use various things that utilize the virtual world. The list includes games, applications, shopping apps, educational tools, and whatnot! The two significant technologies contributing to the virtual world are AR and VR.
AR and VR-backed tactical military training will revolutionize how soldiers process data and instructions to execute operations in combat missions. The military also benefits from reduced training spending and lower soldier mortality rates.
VR headsets are a growth enabler as they offer a wide range of immersive and “real world” experiences. The global VR headset market size valuation in 2020 was at USD 7.81 billion and may show a CAGR of 28.2% from 2021 to 2028.
