While mixed reality is already impacting the field of medicine, with doctors using patients specific 3D models to create 3D printed implants and surgical models, the next big industry to be affected by this emerging ecosystem could be the multi-billion dollar world of gaming, set to reach $107 billion by 2017. A slew of VR and AR systems will be hitting the market this year and, coupled with 3D scanning personal devices from Google and Apple, we will likely see the digital realm and physical realm blend more and more. …
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