Mixed reality is the latest in a row of reality technologies that started with virtual reality (VR), followed by augmented reality (AR), culminating in MR. While VR and AR technologies took over a century to reach their modern-day versions, the first recorded appearance of mixed reality tech took place as recently as 1994.

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With the recent popular attraction towards the Pokémon Go game, people often come to think of mixed reality services as only catering to the gaming industry. However, MR is a lot more than that. Different industries have come to realize this and are trying to create mixed reality products to boost sales.

In fact, according to the latest market surveys, almost 90% of businesses are either exploring or already using mixed reality services to achieve their business goals. The numbers, therefore, speak for themselves.

Augmented Reality v Mixed Reality

Often the two technologies are mentioned in the same breath as one and the same. It is true that the core of the two is perhaps similar, in many ways. However, there is a fundamental distinction when it comes to the application of both.

The most common usage of MR tech is through headsets designed for the purpose. On the other hand, AR experiences can be accessed by way of smart devices with a flat screen, such as a smartphone or a tablet. In mixed reality, the environmental geometry is used to create the kind of immersive experiences that consumers obtain.

Understanding the Workings of Mixed Reality Devices

Mixed reality headsets are placed on the user’s head which the latter then uses to look around, at their surroundings. The headset comes equipped with the ability to turn virtual beings or objects into the user’s physical situation. The technology is premised upon the interaction between the headset (hardware), the MR software and cloud-based servers.

Elements of augmented and virtual reality are, thus, combined to create this experience. The individual tools include cameras, sensors and microphones that work together to create digital 3D elements that are then overlaid on to the user’s physical environs or create a completely new (virtual) reality. The real-time conversion and culmination of these various elements are being enabled in the background by a cloud-based server.

Business Applications of Mixed Reality with Zeal AR

Mixed reality in Australia has received fresh impetus thanks to the pioneering and visionary efforts of some of the leading service providers such as Zeal AR. Our state-of-the-art MR services cater to the following industries:

1. Manufacturing and Maintenance: MR applications are making a huge difference in the manufacturing factories by overlaying instructions for technical personnel, leveraging the use of computer vision in the domain of quality assurance and so on. Mixed reality is also making maintenance more efficient through the introduction of virtual mentors/ experts who are now able to remotely supervise on-site staff from anywhere around the world!

The world of mixed reality technology is still in a nascent stage. More reason why its applications for various businesses hold great potential and promise. Give your manufacturing business the revolutionary uplift by reaching out to a quality service provider in Melbourne.

• Working Remotely: Collaboration between employees and clients from different companies can be seamlessly managed, even when they are not altogether in the same physical location, all thanks to mixed reality. MR translation apps can break down artificial language barriers for smoother operation of businesses.
• Training: Virtual training of personnel, even from remote locations, is now a reality (pun intended). Training and operations carried out virtually can save companies precious time and money.