mixed reality

American

[mikst ree-al-i-tee] / ˈmɪkst riˈæl ɪ ti /

noun

Digital Technology.

a blend of the real-world environment and computer-generated content viewed on a screen or other display, in which the virtual content and the physical environment coexist and react to each other in real time: MR

The fitness app gives you a hologram personal trainer to critique your form in a mixed reality workout.

Etymology

Origin of mixed reality

First recorded in 1820–25 in a philosophical sense, and in 1995–2000 for its current sense

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mixed reality

The company has also expanded production of its mixed reality headsets in Vietnam.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 5, 2025

XR includes augmented reality, virtual reality, mixed reality and other related technologies.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 28, 2024

Passthrough is a feature used by the most recent mixed reality headsets, which allows people to see beyond the screen strapped to their head.

From BBC ● Feb. 14, 2024

The uses for mixed reality are most obvious within gaming, but Anwar says that it's rapidly expanding into other fields: academics, industry, construction and healthcare.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 27, 2023

The company will also soon launch mixed reality glasses that are much lighter than its earlier Quest VR headsets.

From Barron's

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