So what is Augmented Reality Technology anyway? In it’s simplest form it is fusion of an interactive experience. It connects the real-world with a computer-generated one. You can use mobile devices, Smart Glasses, AR contact lenses, VR displays or special hardware. Google jumped into the world early, with the hope of pushing consumer technology forward. Google Glass arrived with fanfare and the possibilities were endless.
With the might of Google how could it fail? Unfortunately it did, but not totally. Google Glass was pricey, and possibly just too ahead of it’s time. Also many had concerns over privacy and how data was being used. However Google did help to push the technology forward. Augmented Reality hasn’t died. It merely has morphed and moved forward, in various forms. Amazon and Samsung have plans, along with a host of other companies. The glassware form of AR is only one aspect of the technology. Continue to follow as we delve into other areas of AR and it’s possible impact in the healthcare field.
