Virtual reality (VR) is a technology that allows users to experience a virtual environment that is completely separate from their real-world surroundings. In VR, users are typically placed in a simulated world and can interact with that world using special controllers or devices.
Augmented Reality (AR), on the other hand, uses elements of virtual reality but also integrates with the user's real-world surroundings. This means that AR users can see and interact with virtual objects that are placed in their actual environment. For example, a person using Augmented Reality might see a virtual character walking around on the street next to them.