Intro to AR/VR/MR/XR Technologies, Applications & Issues
This first course in the XR for Everybody specialization creates a foundational understanding of the differences between AR, VR, MR, and XR. The course provides learners with a broad overview of the rapidly evolving XR space and the tools to characterize future XR developments and assess their potential and limitations. It establishes key concepts and dives into the XR device landscape, helping learners to differentiate current and future platforms and devices as well as critique the use of VR or AR in applications. The course pivots in the second half to look more at how to shape the future of XR, by analyzing trends and raising issues such as COVID-19, social and ethical concerns, accessibility and equity, as well as privacy and security.The course comes with an honors track in which learners will try out and classify existing XR applications, pick technologies when designing solutions for various XR application scenarios, and dive into the issues contributing to the larger discussion around trends and the future of XR.
Explain the conceptual and technological differences between VR, AR, MR, and XR.
Understand strengths and weaknesses of VR and AR for new XR applications.
Summarize the XR technology landscape in terms of platforms, devices, applications, and tools.
Devise a strategic plan to incorporate XR into new projects and initiatives.
Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
XR Terminology & Applications
Week 2
XR Concepts & Technologies
Week 3
Trends & Issues in XR
Week 4
XR Strategy
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
What is the refund policy?
If you subscribed, you get a 7-day free trial during which you can cancel at no penalty. After that, we don’t give refunds, but you can cancel your subscription at any time. See our full refund policy.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Do I need to know a lot about AR/VR?
No. This course goes over all the concepts and technologies. Even if you already have experience with AR/VR, the course provides a foundation for other courses in this specialization. In particular, the second half of the course is focused on the future of XR, analyzing trends, discussing issues, and suggesting strategies in the XR space.
Do I need to have programming experience?
No. This course is targeted at a broad audience. There are no programming exercises associated with it. Depending on your background and interest, you may choose to approach exercises from a more technical perspective. But even if you’ve never experienced AR/VR before, this course will help you build the technical knowledge to make decisions about XR projects and initiatives.
Do I need access to AR/VR devices?
No. To complete the main track of the course, it is recommended but not required. However, to complete the honors track, you will need access to AR/VR devices. To give AR a try, you need to have access to a smartphone. For VR, we do not recommend a particular device and suggest that at a minimum you use a Google Cardboard compatible display wrapper that turns your phone into VR goggles.
Reviews
A very useful program to let us have a concept of XR technology
This course can equip you with best knowledge, confidence on XR.
A really fun and digestible introduction to XR, very interested to start the next in the series
For a bignner like me, this course is really good and easy to- grasp good technical temrs. Thank you!!
