AUGMENTED REALITY: A COMPREHENSIVE SURVEY ON TECHNOLOGIES, APPLICATIONS, AND FUTURE DIRECTION

Augmented Reality (AR) is a rapidly evolving technology that overlays digital information onto the real world, enhancing user interaction and perception.This survey provides a comprehensive review of AR technologies, development frameworks, application domains, challenges, and future research directions.We discuss the fundamental components of AR systems, including hardware and software architectures, tracking and registration methods, and user interaction techniques.Furthermore, we explore various AR applications across industries such as healthcare, education, gaming, and manufacturing.Finally, we highlight key challenges and future opportunities in AR research, including AI integration, AR cloud, and ethical considerations.