AR-VR-BASICS5 MIN READ
The three tests for real AR
Apply Azuma three-part AR definition to distinguish real AR from video, labels, and simple overlays.
Few labels deserve the AR label. Combine Real And Virtual The real object or place is part of the experience, not just a background. Interact In Real Time The system changes as the user moves, selects, scans, approaches, or completes a step. Register In 3D The virtual cue must stay meaningfully aligned with the real thing. Drift, scale errors, and wrong surfaces break trust.
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