Why Is It Called Mixed Reality

So, Mixed Reality is essentially virtual reality for Microsoft, for now. Microsoft has picked that name because it eventually wants to blend the best of augmented and virtual reality into a single headset with support for multiple experiences.

What does Mixed Reality stand for?

Mixed Reality is a blend of physical and digital worlds, unlocking natural and intuitive 3D human, computer, and environment interactions. This new reality is based on advancements in computer vision, graphical processing, display technologies, input systems, and cloud computing.

When did Mixed Reality start?

The definition of Mixed Reality can be traced back to 1994 to a research paper written by Paul Milgram and Fumio Kishino [1]. This was the first academic paper to use the term “Mixed Reality” in the context of computer interfaces.