Augmented reality (or AR) lets you deliver immersive, engaging experiences that seamlessly blend virtual objects with the real world. Using the device's camera to present the physical world onscreen live, your app superimposes three-dimensional virtual objects, creating the illusion that these objects actually exist.

What is needed for augmented reality?

To achieve such a feat, AR needs the help of a few components. These include a camera, sensors, computer vision, and a display. Cameras and sensors gather information about the environment where the AR content needs to be overlayed. A computer vision system or a processing unit interprets this information.

What is AR system?

AR can be defined as a system that incorporates three basic features: a combination of real and virtual worlds, real-time interaction, and accurate 3D registration of virtual and real objects. ... Augmented reality is related to two largely synonymous terms: mixed reality and computer-mediated reality.