BBS102 Augmented and Virtual Reality: Future IT Trends Report

This report provides an overview of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR), tracing their origins back to the 19th century and highlighting their rapid evolution with advancements in computing technologies and graphics. It discusses the predicted future trends of AR and VR, emphasizing the potential for significant investment from business stakeholders. The report outlines the evolution of these technologies, starting with the invention of the stereoscope, and explores their applications in creating 3D computer interfaces and head-up displays for vehicles. It concludes by referencing relevant research on the evaluation of VR and AR training for industrial maintenance and assembly tasks, as well as insights into the future of virtual reality in business.

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction..................................................................................................................................2
1.1 Background Research Review on Future IT Trend of AR and VR.......................................2
1.2 Future IT Trends of AR and VR............................................................................................2
1.3 Evolution of AR and VR.......................................................................................................2
1.4 Application of the AR and VR in the Future.........................................................................3
4. References....................................................................................................................................4

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1. Introduction
1.1 Background Research Review on Future IT Trend of AR and VR
The origin of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) was initiated in 1838.
Since from the inception, the future of the technology within this sector increased at a rapid pace.
With the advent of computing technologies and graphics, the use of VR and AR have
experienced a revitalization in the field of future computing technologies (Gavish et al. 2015).
1.2 Future IT Trends of AR and VR
Based on the tremendous growth of technologies, it has been predicted that there would
be a tremendous form of rise in the growth of AR and VR technologies. Different business
stakeholders would invest in these form of potential technologies for the successful
implementation of their business strategies.
(Fig 1: Unit Shipments of AR and VR headsets form 2016 to 2021)
1.3 Evolution of AR and VR
The evolution of AR and VR technologies initiated in 1835 with the invention of a
stereoscope, which could be worn on the face. It consisted of lenses and produced duplicate
images. This would provide the user with an illusion as if the user would be transported into
another dimension of space (The Telegraph 2018).

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(Fig 1: Revenue Share of Augmented and Virtual Reality by the year 2020)
1.4 Application of the AR and VR in the Future
The use of AR and VR based technologies could help in the making of 3D computer
interfaces. These technologies could also be useful for equipping “head-up” displays. They
would be helpful for projecting GPS routes, speed of cars and any other information on the
windshield of the car. They would also be used for making 3D markers, monitor over the local
weather and gain control over music player.

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4. References
Gavish, N., Gutiérrez, T., Webel, S., Rodríguez, J., Peveri, M., Bockholt, U. and Tecchia, F.,
2015. Evaluating virtual reality and augmented reality training for industrial maintenance and
assembly tasks. Interactive Learning Environments, 23(6), pp.778-798.
The Telegraph. (2018). What does the future hold for virtual reality in business?. [online]
Available at: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/essential-insights/future-of-virtual-reality-in-
business/