Augmented reality is the ability to insert an overlaid digital and virtual information into the real world. It’s like browsing “Life” like you’re browsing the web. One of the common ways of doing this is through smart phone technology.
It might seem revolutionary but the first real world application was the heads up display in fighter jets; where symbols are projected onto a transparent glass screen which takes away the distraction of looking at gages and allow pilots to aim their weapons better.