What is the difference between augmented reality and virtual reality?

Virtual reality focuses on head-encasing equipment that completely replaces your vision to create the illusion of being in a different space. This is ideal for complete immersion experiences. Augmented reality focuses on the projection of information onto a screen without completely replacing your normal vision. For example, augmented reality can be used to highlight a path to products in a store or display sheet music without requiring people to move pages with their hands. In other words, augmented reality focuses on improving existing experiences, while virtual reality provides entirely new experiences. Also, you can use augmented reality through devices like smartphones and tablets without the use of a headset.