Extended reality sounds cutting edge and futuristic, and in a way it is. But you might be surprised to learn that you’ve probably used XR without even knowing it. That’s because it’s really just a catch-all term for different types of reality.
What is XR? (Extended Reality) | XR Stage Demo
XR stands for extended reality. It encompasses a group of technologies: VR, AR, MR, which allow you to experience and interact with virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality environments.
This means that XR is really just an umbrella term for those experiences. Whether you're talking about a virtual reality headset or an augmented reality app for your phone, you're talking about extended reality.
Here's an overview of these three technologies:
