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Extended reality (XR) marries augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies. It allows us to seamlessly connect digital and physical worlds, opening up opportunities previously unimaginable. From impressive 3D visualisation and simplified decision making for town planning to more efficient workflows and new forms of collaboration—XR is a trailblazer for progress. For the public sector in particular, this means simplifying complex processes, creating transparency, and strengthening direct contact with residents and colleagues.
AR overlays digital content such as 3D models, tutorials and real-time data directly onto our actual environment. For example, employees at public utility companies using AR glasses when carrying out maintenance. Experts can remotely give instructions, doing away with long commutes and delays, saving time, money and considerably boosting efficiency and quality.
MR connects physical and digital objects for an interactive experience and its already changing how we learn, work and plan.
City planning – Construction projects can be realistically visualised in the actual environment before any work has even been started.
Medical imaging – Surgeons can practice operations virtually and medical students learn about anatomy on interactive 3D models.
Education – Experiments in physics lessons come to life with MR. Students can learn interactively and better understand how things relate to each other.
VR creates complex digital environments that are immersive and versatile.
Training sessions and courses – Firefighters train for dangerous missions in virtual scenarios—as often as they wish and with no risk.
Virtual tours – Residents can experience historic sites or other hard-to-reach places—such as hidden rooms in protected buildings—bringing history and cultural heritage to life for everyone.
Virtually all major technology companies are investing in XR or are forming alliances, making for a highly dynamic market environment. Which of the technologies will prevail in the long run cannot confidently be predicted. Mixed reality (MR) currently combines the strengths of AR and VR and is developing rapidly. AR devices are also becoming more powerful, easier to use, and more suitable for daily use. Glasses can now be controlled simply by eye movements and gestures and are very comfortable to wear.
Virtual worlds enable the visualisation and simulation of complex processes and 3D environments for better understanding and ultimately increased acceptance and efficiency.
Leveraging virtual worlds gives the public sector a modern and advanced image, which in turn boosts residents’ trust and employer attractiveness.
Virtual worlds make participation accessible for all public administration employees and residents regardless of their age and physical and cognitive capabilities, and these worlds can be accessed from anywhere.
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