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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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

Zuckerberg ended the video by talking about what mixed reality might look like in the future.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2024

Sales of mixed reality and virtual reality headsets fell 8.3 percent last year, according to the research firm IDC, though they may rebound this year with Apple entering the market.

From New York Times • Jan. 24, 2024

However, mixed reality experiences vary in quality: "Does the user feel that they are present in that environment? How immersive do they feel? And how does that impact their interactions with the environment?" asks Anwar.

From Science Daily • Nov. 27, 2023

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