The term AR/VR convergence belongs to the category of virtual and augmented reality and digital transformation. It describes the convergence of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) into a shared, seamless world of experience.
AR adds digital elements to our real environment - for example, by displaying helpful information or animations when looking through a smartphone. VR, on the other hand, allows users to immerse themselves completely in a computer-generated, virtual world that has nothing to do with the real environment.
AR/VR convergence merges these two technologies. Users can easily switch between real, augmented and completely virtual reality. One example: In Industry 4.0, a technician could use AR glasses to obtain real-time information about a machine. With the help of convergence, however, they can enter a VR simulation directly in order to practise a complex repair without risk before carrying it out on the real machine.
The AR/VR convergence is particularly exciting because it creates new opportunities for learning, working and entertainment and makes the digital transformation even more tangible.
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