Towards augmented and mixed reality on future mobile networks

Augmented and Mixed Reality (AR/MR) technologies enhance the human perception of the world by combining virtual and real environments. With the increase of mobile devices and the advent of 5G, this technology has the potential to become part of people's life. This article aims to evaluate the impact of 5G and beyond mobile networks in the future of AR/MR. To attend to this objective, we surveyed four digital libraries to identify articles and reviews concerning AR/MR use based on mobile networks. The results describe the state-of-the-art of mobile AR/MR applications and the benefits and challenges of the technology. Finally, after the review, we propose a roadmap concerning AR/MR hardware and software development to run applications supported by future mobile networks.

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This article evaluates the impact of 5G and beyond mobile networks on AR/MR technology by surveying four digital libraries. The results describe the current state of mobile AR/MR applications, as well as the benefits and challenges of the technology. Lastly, a roadmap for the development of AR/MR hardware and software supported by future mobile networks is proposed.