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4 Applications of Augmented Reality in Physical Security

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Augmented reality took the world by storm when Niantic introduced Pokémon Go in 2016. Unlike virtual reality, AR doesn’t pull people into a digital world. Physical security experts are anticipating how the industry can benefit from augmented reality. Virtual Diagrams and Illustrations.

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My predictions for augmented reality in 2019

The Ghost Howls

Augmented Reality in 2018. You may hate or love Magic Leap, but the fact that it has released a product is for sure a great news for all the ecosystem : if after all those investments, that startup failed, it would have had a ripple effect on all the ecosystem, making investors lose trust in augmented reality. Magic Leap.

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DreamGlass is an interesting Augmented Reality glass that costs only $399

The Ghost Howls

Some days ago, I’ve got to know through Reddit a new Augmented Reality headset called DreamGlass. DreamGlass is a product of a company called Dreamworld: it is a cheap augmented reality headset made for developers. I admit I’m not a huge fan of tethered augmented reality. on the screen).

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Laforge Aims to Ship Stylish AR Glasses Late 2016

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In parallel with the immersive VR headsets that are now flooding the market, several startups are focusing their attention on the augmented end of the spectrum. Among those gaining traction is the eyewear company Laforge Optical who plans to release their alpha version by the end of 2016.

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The Number of VR Companies Grew 40 Percent in 2016

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The Venture Reality Fund reported that the landscape of companies it tracks in the virtual reality market grew more than 40 percent in 2016. The largest area of growth was in content companies that create apps for head-mounted VR displays, said Marco DeMiroz, cofounder of The Venture Reality Fund with Tipatat Chennavasin.

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Valo Motion AR Gaming System Sold Its 1000th Unit

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The augmented reality game company has just announced that it sold its 1000th gaming unit. Since its debut in 2016, the AR company has made fun, easy-to-use, and high-quality products. See Also: Can Augmented Reality Help Theme Parks Recover After the Pandemic? For users, it means more fun and enjoyment.

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VR/AR Hard to Miss at SIGGRAPH 2016

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SIGGRAPH 2016 is all packed up and out of Dodge (Anaheim), and what was perhaps the most striking note about this year’s show was how much presence immersive technologies had; VR, AR (collectively known as “mixed reality”, or MR) and ancillary related tech were nearly everywhere you turned.

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