Augmented Reality (AR) offers real time display of real-world images with computer generated

information, while Virtual Reality (VR) involves a computer generated virtual environment
presented to the user in such a way that it resembles reality.
 virtual reality is a fully digital experience that can either simulate or differ completely from the
real world. The term virtual reality refers to a computer-generated, three-dimensional
environment. In order to experience and interact with virtual reality, you’ll need the proper
equipment, like a pair of VR glasses or a headset.

VR software 

Because VR tech creates a completely 3-D environment, you can imagine the amount of
software involved. VR software works together with VR hardware to immerse the user into the
virtual world. Developers also have to create interactive components within the environments
that look and even feel like the real deal.  

Virtual reality software can be used to build experiences for consumers to virtually test
products, learn something new, or build something themselves. Believe it or not, there are even
VR social platforms! Learn more about the types of software required to create these types of
user experiences, like VR content management systems, SDKs, and more.

VR hardware

VR hardware is used in conjunction with the software to provide the illusion of being in a 3-D
environment.  Common hardware includes VR glasses, gloves, and other accessories to simulate
other senses like touch.
What is augmented reality?

Augmented reality (AR) technology adds layers of digital snippets on top of an existing
environment, bridging the gap between the virtual and physical world. Using a device’s camera,
digital content such as graphics, sound, and video, is displayed on-screen to deliver augmented
experiences. Unlike virtual reality, augmented reality isn’t a fully immersive, artificial
experience. Instead, it’s comprised of virtual components placed in your immediate
surroundings.

Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in Healthcare Market, by Offering

 Hardware
o Sensors
 Accelerometer
 Gyroscope
 Magnetometer
 Proximity Sensor 
o Semiconductor Component
 Controller/processor
 Integrated Circuits
o Displays and Projectors
o Position Tracker
o Cameras
o Others
 Software
o Software Development Kits
o Cloud-Based Services

Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) in Healthcare Market, by Device Type

 Augmented Reality in Healthcare Market

o Head-Mounted Display (HMD)
o Handheld Device
 Virtual Reality in Healthcare Market
o Head-Mounted Display (HMD)
o Gesture Tracking Devices
 Data Gloves
 Others
o Projectors and Display Walls
Augmented and Virtual Reality in Healthcare Market, by End User

 Hospitals, Clinics, and Surgical Centers

 Research Organizations and Pharma Companies
 Research and Diagnostics Laboratories
 Government and Defense Institutions
 Others

Augmented and Virtual Reality in Healthcare Market, by Application

 Surgery
 Fitness Management
 Patient Care Management
 Pharmacy Management
 Medical Training and Education

Top medical simulation companies in India

Medical simulation has become quite popular in India considering its benefits for both patients
and hospitals and many companies have developed in the last few years which provide virtual
reality devices in the healthcare industry and virtual reality healthcare solutions.
Below I listed some top AR/VR companies in India that are offering simulation services.

Q3 Technologies
Q3 Technologies is another company associated with the production of advanced software and
applications based on virtual reality in the healthcare industry. Software consisting of virtual
reality technology enables doctors to gain perspective of their patients and allowing them to treat
them better.

One of the best applications that Q3 made is the experience of live operations being performed as
if they are just standing next to a surgeon, all the process can be seen easily and is visible.

Immertive
Immersive Pvt. Ltd is a Hyderabad based company that delivers a versatile range of services in
the field of healthcare industry using the latest VR, AR and MR technology. Immersive design
and create highly advanced medical simulators using augmented reality and virtual reality that
includes the learning process for students, practitioners and nursing staff. Immersive deals with
medical animation using 3D visuals, 360-degree videos for industrial purposes and VR based
products.

Simulanis
Simulanis is an award-winning company that deals with digital transformations across the
industries by providing augmented reality, virtual reality, mixed reality, and 3D simulation
technologies according to clients’ needs. It has contributed a lot to the pharmaceutical and
healthcare industry by fulfilling different surgical simulations that made surgeries safer and
accurate.

TNQ InGage
TNQ InGage is a company based in Chennai and leading exporter of equipment in the UK and
Germany. TNQ InGage deals with AR, VR and IoT solutions according to customer needs. They
work for industrial, manufacturing units, Healthcare and constructional sites by offering them
suitable advanced equipments. In the healthcare industry, TNQ InGage contributed to digital
equipment, experiential training, educational labs, and more

The India AR & VR market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 76 percent over the next six years,
(2017 to 2022) and will be driven by a surge in demand from business and consumer sectors. The
top industries adopting AR & VR technologies include, education, healthcare, retail, gaming,
real estate and automotive. The future for Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality looks promising,
as a number of large corporations from multiple verticals are beginning to harness the power of
these technologies to improve the customer experience offered by them. Within the Virtual
reality space, the high penetration of smart phones coupled with new product launches in this
space, for instance Daydream VR from Google has done well to pique consumer interest in this
relatively new technology. It is important to note that there are no VR device manufacturers in
India, however, there is an increasing list of startups that are building software capabilities that
offer platform services to their customers using hardware from global device manufacturers.
Healthcare as a segment for adoption of AR and VR technologies is still fairly nascent in India
but as the technology matures, global use cases are likely to find increased adoption within the
Indian market, making healthcare a promising market for AR/VR in India.