Computer graphics have grown to extended levels in the present times. Graphic designers and researchers are now working together to pull graphics out of the screens right to merge with the real-world environments. Commonly known as the Augmented Reality, it is capable enough to blur out the difference that lies between computer-generated graphics and real objects.
Augmented reality aligns with the concepts of virtual reality and generates immersive computer-generated environments similar to the real world. It adds various elements bringing an experience of the natural world. Such elements are:
- Graphics
- Sounds
- Haptic feedback, and
- Smell of the natural world
The prominent drivers in the development of augmented reality are video games and smartphones. Users and gamers can now visualize themselves walking down a street. Displays in augmented reality look similar to a normal set of glasses, but these glasses display informative graphics in your field of view. In addition, augmented reality also lets you experience sound as well as smell. When you move your head, the setup will refresh all these elements to reflect the movement. Some smartphones, such as iPhone already supports this technology and lets you enjoy games and videos with extrasensory information giving you a whole new experience.