Augmented reality (AR) overlays virtual imagery on the real world by merging real and virtual elements. Some key applications of AR include engineering, medicine, architecture, and the military. AR uses tracking and display technologies to integrate virtual objects with the real world. Tracking can occur through magnetic, inertial, computer vision, mechanical, ultrasound, or GPS methods. Displays include head-mounted and handheld devices. While rendering quality and latency issues remain, AR offers potential for transitional interfaces, collaboration, and hybrid user interfaces like Magic Lenses. Early examples of AR include gaming applications like ARQuake and AR Tankwar.