# Augmented and Virtual Reality

By [klly](https://paragraph.com/@klly) · 2021-11-24

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There has been a significant improvement in the field of AR and VR in the past couple of years. What seemed to be a gimmick years ago is an important part of our lives. You can find this technology in navigation, virtual events, facial expression recognition, remote assistance, and many others.

The primary difference between AR and VR is that VR is a completely computer-generated environment, while AR uses a real environment and modifies it. AR and VR can prove to be an incredible learning tool since they will allow the viewer to combine the best of both worlds.

Several companies also tried creating VR training grounds where their employees could work and practice without side-effects or danger. It remains to be seen where these technologies will evolve, but there is no doubt that they will be an important part of the future.

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*Originally published on [klly](https://paragraph.com/@klly/augmented-and-virtual-reality)*