Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and Mixed Reality: Opportunities and Issues Teach-Out

This Teach-Out examines the present and possible futures of Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR), and Virtual Reality (VR) through conversations with leading experts and practitioners in this ever-evolving world of digital interfaces. In this Teach-Out, we explore opportunities of these emerging technologies in domains ranging from medicine and nursing, to landscaping and architectural design, to multimedia and entertainment, to education and research. We also discuss dark patterns and new challenges associated with these new interfaces, such as authenticity, accessibility, and privacy.

We invite you to join this conversation about these emerging technologies that blur the line between reality and computer-generated sensory experiences. This Teach-Out investigates the differences between AR, MR, and VR, and discusses a broad range of implications for our daily lives. It also explores future applications of these technologies across a range of domains.

This Teach-Out will answer:
- What are the new technological breakthroughs in Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR), and Virtual Reality (VR)?
- What are the practical applications of AR, MR, and VR in users' everyday lives across various domains such as medicine, nursing, landscaping, architectural design, multimedia, entertainment, education, and research?
- What are the possible directions for future AR, MR, and VR interfaces, and what are the important issues to consider in their development?
- How do AR, MR, and VR technologies influence broader societal issues such as authenticity, accessibility, and privacy?
- What are the challenges associated with the adoption of AR, MR, and VR, including dark patterns, and how can they be addressed?
- How can individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives come together to engage in meaningful conversation and exploration of these emerging technologies?
- What opportunities do AR, MR, and VR offer for collaboration, innovation, and problem-solving in our global community?