MR, Mixed Reality

Mixed Reality (MR) refers to a spectrum of immersive technologies that merge digital and physical environments, allowing virtual and real-world elements to coexist and interact in real time. It combines the visual and spatial immersion of Virtual Reality (VR) with the contextual awareness of Augmented Reality (AR).

In MR environments, digital objects are not merely overlaid on the real world—as in AR—but are anchored in physical space and can respond dynamically to user input, spatial constraints, and environmental changes. This interaction is achieved using advanced sensors, depth cameras, motion tracking, and spatial mapping technologies.

MR applications run on devices such as Microsoft HoloLens, Magic Leap, or mixed reality headsets integrated with SLAM (Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping) and AI-driven gesture recognition.

Mixed Reality is widely applied in fields requiring hands-on interaction, simulation, and spatial understanding. Typical use cases include industrial training, design visualisation, maintenance support, medical simulation, and digital twin interaction—where the user can manipulate 3D models overlaid on real-world assets.

See also: VR, Virtual Reality, AR, Augmented Reality, MR, Mixed Reality, Immersive Technology