In 2016, a game called Pokemon Go took over the lives of millions of people. You might think that this is just another pokemon game, but something special made it stand out: augmented reality. The game used augmented reality to make it look like you were catching pokemon wherever you are. Seeing pokemon all over the place made you feel like you were in the game, and made your world feel magical. Although many games had tried to use augmented reality before, none were as successful as Pokemon Go. Because augmented reality could be enjoyed any where, the game motivated people to leave their houses and go to places they would have never been. Augmented reality used to be used mainly for gaming, but recently people have noticed the real world value it could have.
Augmented reality can be used for more than video games. Recently, augmented reality can be used to train astronauts. By simulating gravity and the spaceship, astronauts can really feel like they are in space on a ship. Augmented reality can also be used to create digital maps and navigational systems while in space. The applications for augmented reality in space is limitless, and is continuing to grow.
Augmented reality can also be used in the military. Augmented reality glasses will allow soldiers to see targets and hostages through solid objects, making operations alot easier. Augmented reality will also allow the air force to get important information easier. Soldiers will be able to see the distance between their enemies, ammo counts, and a gps, all within a visor right in front of them. Augmented reality could be extremely beneficial on the war front.