What is augmented reality (AR)? With AR, an environment is created that has virtual elements added in (often superimposed) over existing views of the surroundings. This is usually accessed through a device, such as a smartphone, tablet, specialized glasses, or headset. The result is a situation in which the individual can continue to see what is around him or her, as well as the virtual components added into his or her reality through the device. Unlike virtual reality, AR keeps the person in his or her normal physical world—it just adds to it.
AR has been around for quite a while, but only more recently has it begun to be used in HR. Let’s take a look at some of the ways HR may utilize AR.
