Augmented reality (AR)—the use of technology to overlay information on a view of a real-world environment—is already used in manufacturing and by the military. Now, with advances in mobile technology and an increasing volume of digital data at our fingertips, AR is positioned to serve as a valuable asset in civilian government as well.
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