As we hear about augmented reality (AR), maybe you think of the game like Pokemon Go or the messaging app Snapchat. Most company started using it for hands-on skills training in the workplace. While others used AR technology or the Augmented Reality technology for entertainment, but very useful with other companies when it comes to training. 
They use it to imitate the real-world employees’ experiences to track their capabilities that area important in the changing industry environment.
But what is augmented reality?
Augmented reality (AR) is not similar to Virtual Reality (VR). VR completely amends the surroundings, creating a new environment for you to use. While AR will only modify the current surrounding. AR’s main goal is to notice, understand and develop insights into particular real-world features.
 AR Snapchat filter may add a dancing character to your video as an example. Where it does not redesign the environment, but it modifies by adding some sensory information that improves your experience.  
Here are the reasons why there are more companies using AR training:
• Use to train their employees.
• More affordable and available since mobile or smartphone app and head-up display or headset device were accessible and they choose these methods of deployment.

While here are the benefits of using it:
• Visual and hands on is useful than lecture or conference.
• Employees can practice several times without damaging or endpoint consequences.
• Trainees can be more engaging and interactively learn.
Using augmented reality (AR) can help employers in accelerating training time, educating, and more importantly, enhancing the workforce by keeping their capability and skills.