Introduction to Extended Reality (XR) Technologies is a thorough guide to understanding the fundamentals, concepts, and key aspects of XR technology, including augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR). The book explores how extended reality 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. By addressing current trends, challenges, and future directions, the book serves as an essential resource to explore the evolving world of these technologies.
This 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.
Audience
This book is intended for engineers, IT industry professionals, healthcare industry professionals, computer engineering and the electronics sector.
Table of Contents
Preface xiii
Section 1: Introduction to Extended Reality 1
1 Extended Reality: A Conceptual Description 3
N. Rajamurugu and S. Yaknesh
2 Characteristics, Benefits, and an Explicative Insight on Extended Reality (XR) 17
Manisha Vohra
3 Different Uses of Extended Reality 37
Manisha Vohra
Section 2: Fundamentals of Extended Reality 61
4 Introduction to Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality 63
S.N. Kumar and S. Suresh
5 Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality: A Comprehensive Description 89
J. Prakash
6 Possibilities with Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality 113
Anant Kumar Patel
Section 3: Applications of Extended Reality 127
7 Applications of Extended Reality Technologies in Aviation Sector 129
N. Rajamurugu, J. Anbarasi and S. Yaknesh
8 Extended Reality Applications in Tourism Sector 143
Pedro Pablo Chambi Condori
9 Role of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in Medical Imaging 157
S.N. Kumar, A. Lenin Fred, Ajay Kumar H., L. R. Jonisha Miriam, I. Christina Jane, Parasuraman Padmanabhan and Balázs Gulyás
Section 4: Future Developments of Extended Reality 173
10 An Overview of Virtual Reality in Healthcare 175
Pavithra S., Vanithamani R. and Judith Justin
11 Augmented and Mixed Reality in Education Sector 189
Prakash J.
12 The Growth of Extended Reality 205
Venkatesh Iyengar, Vanishree Pabalkar and Samaya Pillai
References 217
Index 219
