A theoretical framework introduced by Milgram and Kishino describing the continuous spectrum between purely physical reality and fully virtual environments, with augmented reality and augmented virtuality as intermediate mixed reality states along this scale.
Semantic Classification
Content
Continuum Stages
- Real Environment at one extreme
- Augmented Reality adding digital overlays
- Augmented Virtuality with real elements in virtual
- Virtual Reality at the other extreme
- Cross-reality (CR) transitions between stages
2024 Context
- Video passthrough HMDs enable full continuum
- Meta Quest, Apple Vision Pro, Varjo devices
- Extended Reality (XR) encompasses full spectrum
- Military training primary application area