What is XR?

The term "XR" is the abbreviation for "Extended Reality" or "Cross Reality". Extended Reality" is translated as "augmented reality". XR describes the computer-generated perception of digital elements, in the real world or entire virtual worlds. This includes MR, AR and VR.

MR is also called "Mixed Reality". It is the fusion of physical reality with virtual reality. People, computers and the environment can interact with each other. MR is the mixture of AR and VR. You can find more information in the article "What is MR".

VR, or "virtual reality", is a computer-generated virtual world. VR includes both games and applications. It enables an immersive gaming experience. With a successful immersion, the virtual world is perceived as real reality. This intensifies emotions. In a VR horror game, the fear factor can therefore be increased and jumpscares can become a terrifying experience. You can read more about this in the article "What is VR".)

XR can be used in different areas. Examples include the entertainment and marketing industries, as well as education and healthcare. Entertainment includes movies and video games, as well as concerts and sports. The marketing industry also benefits from XR because it opens up new possibilities. One possibility would be to provide customers with an app that digitally integrates new products into their own homes. This also applies to real estate and architecture companies, as well as online shops. In education, XR can be used in the form of simulations. XR is often found in pilot, military and medical training, as it helps to change behaviour. Furthermore, XR can even combat phobias.

Despite the many new possibilities opened up by XR, it also brings some problems with it. One aspect is that VR or AR glasses are still very expensive. In addition, there is a potential risk of addiction for gamers. Since immersion is stronger in VR than in "classic" computer games, the risk of being swallowed up by the virtual world is much higher. In addition, XR can lead to "motion sickness". This can cause dizziness, nausea and headaches. More details can be found in the article "What is Motion Sickness".

Extended Reality includes all computer-generated realities. This includes MR, AR and VR. In XR, perception is influenced by computer-generated elements. Either digital elements can be integrated into the real world or even a completely virtual world can be created. Despite some problems that still need to be fixed, XR opens up a completely new world and is expected to change the perception of the world permanently and sustainably

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