Augmented Reality

Blog post: 15/04/2026 9:39 am

Author: Spark Team

The legal sector is not yet one of the most mature markets for augmented reality, but it is an increasingly interesting one. Law depends heavily on interpretation, explanation and evidence, and those are areas where better visualisation can add value. AR could help legal professionals present complex scenarios more clearly, support education and training, and create more intuitive ways to explain information to clients, juries or stakeholders. Thomson Reuters’ recent work on law schools and AI literacy shows how quickly legal education is evolving around new technologies, while broader legal-practice reviews increasingly discuss immersive tools as part of the future legal toolkit.

Blog post: 14/04/2026 10:38 am

Author: Spark Team

Healthcare is one of the most compelling sectors for augmented reality because it combines high-stakes decision-making with a constant need for clearer communication, better training and more confident clinical practice. AR can help by placing digital guidance and 3D visual information into real-world settings, making complex anatomy, procedures and processes easier to understand. NHS England already notes that AR and VR can support medical education, imaging and training, while recent peer-reviewed reviews continue to highlight immersive tools as promising for clinician education and patient experience.

Blog post: 08/04/2026 11:08 am

Author: Spark Team

Finance may not be the first sector people associate with augmented reality, but it is one of the most interesting. Financial services increasingly depend on how well complex information can be explained, visualised and acted upon. AR has the potential to support this by making abstract data more intuitive, whether in client-facing experiences, training environments or collaborative planning sessions. Deloitte’s recent technology trends for investment management point directly to spatial computing as an emerging part of financial services thinking, including potential uses in learning, client interaction and wealth planning.

Blog post: 07/04/2026 9:58 am

Author: Spark Team

Entertainment has always depended on engagement, emotion and memorable experiences. Augmented reality is adding a new layer to that by blending digital content with physical spaces, live events and audience participation. Whether used in location-based attractions, live shows, exhibitions or branded activations, AR is helping entertainment businesses create more interactive and commercially distinctive experiences. Coverage from AWE 2025 and wider reporting on immersive venues both suggest that the market is moving beyond experimentation and into more practical, revenue-driven formats.

Blog post: 02/04/2026 9:42 am

Author: Spark Team

Education works best when ideas are clear, engaging and easy to explore. That is one reason augmented reality is attracting increasing attention across schools, colleges, universities and specialist training environments. AR can bring static content to life by layering 3D models, animations and interactive information into the learner’s real-world view. European School Education Platform resources and recent academic studies continue to show growing interest in AR as a practical teaching tool, particularly where visual understanding and engagement matter most.