Presentation
Which Reality Are We In ? Deconstructing XR Terms and Taxonomies–Survey and Analysis of Who Cares and Why it Matters
DescriptionDespite the proliferation of Extended Reality (XR) across sectors such as education, healthcare, industry, and defense, the definitions and boundaries of XR,—including Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR)--remain inconsistent across disciplines. Foundational frameworks, such as the real–to-virtual continuum (Milgram & Kishino, 1994), have not fully kept pace with evolving capabilities such as sensorimotor integration and multimodal interaction. This study addresses the ontological ambiguity surrounding XR by gathering insights from stakeholders in academia, industry, and government through a mixed-methods survey. Participants shared perspectives on preferred definitions, usage contexts, and challenges posed by inconsistent terminology. Findings reveal that definitional inconsistencies hinder cross-disciplinary communication, obscure vendor capabilities, and complicate collaboration across sectors. Ouranalysis highlights how XR concepts have evolved over time and identifies key gaps in existing taxonomies. Our findings underscore the need for a more robust, cross-disciplinary ontology to guide continued integration, communication, and innovation in XR.
Event Type
Lecture
TimeTuesday, October 14th3:40pm - 4pm CDT
LocationGrand Hall I
Extended Reality