Augmented reality technology can help people solve problems, improve user experience, and add value to already-existing technology in all industries. Most tech companies are taking steps to develop augmented reality technology, making it a vital part of the tech economy. Augmented reality tech is the integration of real-life environments to a computer system. The resulting virtual environment can be digitally manipulated and used in numerous industries, such as entertainment, healthcare and education. Below are six real-life applications of AR technology today:
Ikea place app
The Ikea Place Application helps users scan their space to try and fit furniture items from Ikea before making a purchase. The mobile application was developed using Apple ARRKit Technology. You can now avoid the predicament of purchasing furniture items from Ikea and finding out later that they don’t work well with your space. The application allows you to place more than one Ikea items and digitally design the room you’re shopping for.
Dulux Visualizer
Another real-life application of AR technology is in the Dulux Visualizer app. The app allows you to try out different wall paint color shades in your room and choose one that suits you. You can use your smartphone camera and scan the room. The app will digitally paint the room with any color you desire. This is the best way to avoid choosing a color that would later disappoint you.
Lowe’s AR-enabled applications
Lowe’s, a home improvement shopping store, launched the Envisioned by the Mine application, which allows users to place images of accessories and furniture items in their virtual rooms. The store also launched Measured by Lowe’s, which is a digital tape measure that can be used indoors or outdoors
The Sephora virtual Assistant and Rollex
Sephora and Rollex are taking advantage of AR technology to boost their sales. Through Sephora’s virtual Artist, customers and potential customers can virtually try out different makeup products on their digital faces. This is a fun way to shop with Sephora and try out something new. Rolex also launched a virtual-try-on application where potential customers can try out different models and styles to see which one they like.
AR application in Healthcare
Perhaps the most exciting use of augmented reality technology is in healthcare. AR has revolutionized how medical students train and how doctors and patients interact. Some state-of-the-art hospitals are even using AR technology to deliver real-time information for patient surgeries and diagnosis, as well as coing up with feasible treatment plans. The AccuVein device uses this technology to scan a patient’s vein network helping surgeons effectively plan for surgery before performing it. This has reduced escalations by 45%.
Using AR in entertainment
Sometimes people use AR for entertainment purposes, such as in teeth brushing games and DrawyBook Applications from the Georgia-Pacific Dixie marque. AR is also used to develop computer game graphics and enhance different environments within the game.
From construction to healthcare, most industries today have embraced the use of AR technology to boosting sales and improve customer experience. As more tech gurus come up with new ideas, more aspects of our lives are expected to be influenced by AR technology in the future.