Chapter 23. The Future

As relatively new commercial technology offerings, augmented and virtual reality remain messy. Displays are large, cables are everywhere, and people are still getting sick. But changes are rapidly approaching. In this chapter we explore some of the next major steps for key enabling components, highlighting the short- and long-term outlook and directions to be taken and the benefits that the changes will enable.

A Wide-Angle View of Things to Come

Throughout this book we have explored the current state-of-the-art for virtual and augmented reality technologies, highlighting strengths, weaknesses, and technological breakthroughs, along with a host of solid, professional applications demonstrating their true value in helping ...

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