Augmented and Virtual Reality for Smart Applications
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Computing and Artificial Intelligence".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2026 | Viewed by 9
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue explores the transformative potential of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) in developing intelligent and innovative applications across various domains. We aim to highlight cutting-edge research, novel methodologies, and practical applications that leverage AR/VR technologies to create more immersive, interactive, and efficient solutions for real-world challenges. Topics of particular interest include, but are not limited to, advanced human–computer interaction (HCI) paradigms within AR/VR environments, the seamless integration of artificial intelligence (AI) with AR/VR for profoundly enhanced user experiences, and significant advancements in both hardware and software specifically tailored for smart AR/VR applications. We especially welcome contributions focusing on controlling embodied agents within virtual environments, innovative approaches to building and rendering augmented/virtual environments, and the development of interactive simulations for various applications. Furthermore, we invite research exploring the application of AR/VR in critical sectors such as education, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, interactive entertainment, and smart urban planning. We highly encourage submissions that present original research, comprehensive review articles, and insightful case studies that collectively demonstrate the substantial and evolving contributions of AR/VR to the development of truly smart and impactful applications.
Dr. Kang Hoon Lee
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- augmented reality (AR)
- virtual reality (VR)
- mixed reality (MR)
- human–computer interaction (HCI)
- immersive technologies
- smart applications
- ubiquitous computing
- artificial intelligence (AI) for AR/VR
- computer vision for AR/VR
- real-time rendering
- 3D interaction
- embodied agents
- digital twins
- wearable technology
- virtual environment creation
- interactive simulation
- agent control
- interactive entertainment
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