Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality in primary education

January 31, 2017

Although similarities between the two are apparent, AR and VR simultaneously differ distinctively in a number of ways. To emphasize these distinctions, the decision was made to discuss VR and AR separately in this report. Currently, technical development in the field of both AR and VR is progressing rapidly. VR in particular has seen some significant advancements during the past four years. In order to provide a coherent overview of AR and VR, we will discuss the state-of-the-art of both technologies, as well as their different forms of appearance and our interpretation of related concepts.

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