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Immersive technology

Immersive Technology communicates with users through visual and auditory information. Users often wear headsets over their eyes and ears to create a virtual environment or enhance the physical environment.

Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are the primary immersive technologies. VR creates a new space by cutting off physical senses and replacing them with digital information — showing your eyes a screen, for example. AR merges digital information with the physical environment — projecting a heads-up display into view, for example.

Organizations can apply immersive technology to a variety of use cases — assisting and enhancing the end-user experience in the process. Common immersive technology applications include:

  • Supporting product assembly and inspection
  • Training staff in live and controlled environments
  • Assisting healthcare workers during procedures
  • Entertaining users with creative content

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Related terms

  • Computer vision
  • Digital Innovation
  • Edge computing
  • Insight Intelligent Technology Solutions™

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