Occlusion

Occlusion is a critical concept in augmented reality that involves the realistic hiding of virtual objects behind real-world objects or surfaces. This occurs as virtual elements are accurately placed in the user's field of view, creating the impression that they exist within the physical environment. Occlusion enhances the perception of depth and realism by ensuring that virtual content interacts naturally with the user's surroundings. Achieving accurate occlusion often requires sophisticated computer vision algorithms and depth-sensing technologies, allowing virtual objects to appear behind, in front of, or alongside real-world objects as users move and interact.