Summary

This chapter was a deep dive into AR – its history, current and anticipated technology and limitations, and its significance to the Metaverse.

AR’s role in the Metaverse will be very rich and in many ways more far-reaching than VR’s role since AR allows a person to still be connected to the real world. In this way, many everyday practical tasks could be accomplished using AR, as well as the most fantastical entertainment.

Next up is virtual reality – how it came about, where it’s going, and its particular relevance to the Metaverse.