Metaverse Technology: Augmented Reality Standards – ANSI Blog

Both technology (projections) and humans (consumers) agree augmented reality (AR) has the potential to grow tremendously in the future. Here are some statistics:

Due to the exciting, impending, and growing future of AR in everyday life, it is crucial that AR adheres to specifications laid out in augmented reality standards published by standard developing organizations like IEEE, ISO, and IEC.

What Is Augmented Reality?

Augmented reality (AR) is an interactive experience that combines the real world and computer-generated content. It is the real-time use of information in the form of text, graphics, audio, and other virtual enhancements integrated with real-world objects. Unlike virtual reality that integrates a simulation, AR incorporates a “real world” element with the user’s interaction.

How Is Augmented Reality Used in Real Life?

Augmented reality (AR) has been included in online games, mobile apps allowing users to try out types of makeup, and store catalog apps. These apps enable customers to visualize what different cartoons/characters or products would look like in various real-life environments. When buying furniture, shoppers can point their camera to the appropriate room and the product like tables and shelves will appear in the foreground.

Augmented Reality Standard Developing Organizations (SDOs)

Augmented reality standards are published by ISO, IEC, IEEE, SAE, BS, and DS, covering topics such as:

What Are Some Augmented Reality Standards?

What Is the Future of Augmented Reality?

As technology becomes more accessible to consumers in the expanding and advancing metaverse (i.e., a virtual reality space), the augmented reality (AR) market will continue to grow in years to come in everyday businesses and in its capabilities. AR is the next step for many businesses—such as medicine, retail, construction, space, and engineering—to grow. For example, in a study, AR was used in surgery to help place metal screws to a precision of less than 2 mm with an accuracy of 98% on standard performance metrics. Major corporations are looking to replace the smartphone with AR, as AR capabilities include features like X-ray vision, navigational cues, and dexterity support.