Two guys designing a car with XR

As Indonesia’s digital landscape continues to evolve, Extended Reality (XR) is becoming increasingly relevant in our daily lives, from immersive gaming experiences to innovative business solutions. Whether you’re in Jakarta’s bustling tech scene or working remotely from Bali, understanding XR technology is crucial for staying ahead in today’s digital world.

XR, also known as cross reality or extended reality, is an umbrella term encompassing several related technologies. It combines VR (virtual reality), AR (augmented reality), and MR (mixed reality). Once you understand this fundamental concept, navigating the world of XR becomes much simpler.

What is XR?

At its core, XR is “reality-plus” technology using any type of display. Simply put, XR combines VR and AR technologies.

XR encompasses any technology that modifies the human-to-PC screen interface by either:

  1. Immersing you completely in a virtual environment (VR)

  2. Adding digital elements to your surroundings (AR)

  3. Combining both approaches (MR)

The term XR has existed for decades, first appearing in the 1960s when Charles Wyckoff filed a patent for his silver-halide “XR” film, designed for photographing extremely bright light events, such as nuclear explosions.

XR Technology Explained

Since XR is a catchall term, there’s no such thing as a dedicated “XR device.” Any device featuring AR, VR, or MR capabilities is considered an XR device. If you’ve used Google Maps navigation in Jakarta’s traffic or played a VR game, you’ve already experienced XR technology.

While many tech companies are racing to brand their latest gear with this emerging term, it’s important to understand that XR simply encompasses all these reality-enhancing technologies.

XR vs VR

Virtual Reality (VR) is a subset of XR that provides an immersive computing or gaming experience where your entire field of vision is filled by the device’s display. This might involve a sophisticated headset or a simple smartphone-based solution.

XR vs AR

Augmented Reality (AR) is another subset of XR that overlays digital elements onto real-world surroundings through your device’s camera. Whether you’re viewing AR shopping experiences or using educational markup in a workplace setting, you’re experiencing AR.

XR in Indonesian Business

XR technology is already making waves in Indonesia’s business landscape. From virtual property tours in the real estate sector to AR-enhanced retail experiences, businesses are finding innovative ways to implement XR solutions.

Best XR-Ready Devices Available in Indonesia

For those looking to explore XR technology, HP offers several powerful systems capable of handling XR applications:

Gaming Laptops:

For enhanced gaming and XR experiences, consider these accessories:

XR in Daily Life

You’re likely already using XR technology in your daily routine in Indonesia. From navigating Jakarta’s streets with Google Maps to watching sports broadcasts with virtual overlays, XR is becoming increasingly prevalent. Even video conferencing with virtual backgrounds, which became essential during remote work transitions, represents a form of XR technology.

Future Applications in Indonesia

The future of XR in Indonesia looks promising across various sectors:

  • Education: Virtual campus tours and interactive learning experiences

  • Healthcare: Remote medical consultations and training

  • Retail: Virtual try-ons and immersive shopping experiences

  • Real Estate: Virtual property tours and architectural visualization

  • Tourism: Enhanced cultural heritage experiences and virtual tours of Indonesia’s landmarks

Summary

XR technology is revolutionizing how Indonesians interact with digital content and their surroundings. Whether for gaming, business, or everyday applications, XR represents the future of human-computer interaction.

To explore HP’s range of XR-ready gaming devices and accessories, visit our Gaming Laptops and Gaming Desktops pages.