Introduction to Extended Reality (XR) Technologies

This book provides a comprehensive overview of extended reality (XR) technologies, including augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR), with practical insights and real-world examples. It explores how XR blends the physical and virtual worlds, transforming industries such as education, healthcare, and entertainment. Each chapter covers key aspects, from foundational principles to practical applications, with real-world examples illustrating the technologies' potential. It addresses current trends, challenges, and future directions, making it an essential resource for exploring the evolving world of these technologies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 300 pages
Publication date: 30 October 2022
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

This book is a comprehensive guide to extended reality (XR) technologies, covering augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR). It explores how these technologies blend the physical and virtual worlds, transforming industries such as education, healthcare, and entertainment. Each chapter covers key aspects, from foundational principles to practical applications, with real-world examples illustrating the technologies' potential. By addressing current trends, challenges, and future directions, the book serves as an essential resource for exploring the evolving world of these technologies. The book comprises 12 chapters, each presenting an in-depth overview of extended reality (XR) technologies. The first section details an introduction to extended reality technologies, covering augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR), and how they're rapidly growing across various industries. The second section examines the potential of these technologies and how they'll revolutionize different sectors, like aviation and tourism. The section also includes discussions on specific applications of XR technologies and the development advantages for each sector. The third section discusses how augmented reality and virtual reality play a pivotal role in healthcare sectors, allowing for disease diagnosis and treatment planning. The book is intended for engineers, IT industry professionals, healthcare industry professionals, computer engineering, and the electronics sector.

Weight: 666g
ISBN-13: 9781119857228