====== Augmented/Virtual Reality ======
{{:digital_literacy:technology_resources:ar_vr:img_23jan2020at94902am.jpg?nolink |}}**Augmented Reality (AR)** is a technology that overlays the real world with digital information and media, such as 3D models, animated stickers and videos, overlaying in the camera view of your smartphone, tablet, PC or connected glasses.

Augmented Reality turns the environment around you into a digital interface by placing virtual objects in the real world, in real-time. Examples you may have already been using include Instagram and Snapchat filters and stickers.

More detailed information at [[workshops:public:augmentedreality:start]]

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**Virtual Reality (VR)** is the computer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional image or environment that we can interact with in a seemingly real or physical way by using specific equipment, such as a headset or mobile device inside another component. A person becomes part of a virtual world or is immersed within this environment and whilst there, is able to manipulate objects or perform a series of actions.

More detailed information at [[workshops:public:virtualreality:start]]


| **Recommended Ages** | Year 7+ (ages 13+) |
| **Product Cost** | Headsets for smartphones range from $10 (cardboard) to $50 (plasic)\\ HTC Vive $950+ (not including PC) |
| **Where to Purchase** | AR/VR gear can be purchased from most gaming/electronics stores such as [[https://www.littlebird.com.au/|LittleBird Electronics]], [[http://jbhifi.com.au|JB Hifi]] or [[http://ebgames.com.au|EB Games]] |

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====Product Requirements====
  * Basic setups require a supported phone and with compatible headset
  * Advanced setups require a high performance PC
  * Internet access may also be required for some applications

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===Available Kits===
  * [[digital_literacy:technology_resources:google_expeditions:start]]
  * [[digital_literacy:technology_resources:htc_vive:start]]

=====Resources=====
  * [[digital_literacy:technology_resources:google_expeditions:start]] wiki page
  * [[https://www.hpreveal.com/|HP Reveal]] - create simple AR campaigns quickly [Discontinued]

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