Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are cutting-edge tools that are becoming increasingly important to engineers for applications ranging from product design to assembly line layout.
AR adds a layer of computer-generated enhancements to the real world, while VR immerses users in a computer-generated environment. To expose students to the latest AR and VR technology, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) recently opened the Rensselaer Augmented and Virtual Environment (RAVE) laboratory.