국내 혼합현실 연구 동향 분석: 2015년∼2024년 국내 논문을 중심으로

초록

With the shift toward a contactless society due to COVID-19 and the increasing demand for extended reality (XR)-based content, mixed reality (MR) has gained attention as a technology that maximizes interaction between the real and virtual worlds. In South Korea, empirical studies on mixed reality have primarily focused on single cases or specific domains, indicating a need for diversified and integrated research approaches for future development. This study aims to analyze research trends related to mixed reality content in Korea and suggest future research directions. To achieve this, 88 MR-related academic papers published over the past decade (2015–2024) and listed in the RISS database were collected and analyzed for quantitative trends and distribution. The results show a continuous increase in the volume of MR research, with empirical studies surpassing theoretical studies since 2020. The most common research topics were content creation, and the most actively explored application area was the field of arts and culture. As directions for future research and development, the study proposes the establishment of user experience theory, the development of production guidelines and tools, the expansion of application areas, the enhancement of trend analysis, and the construction of a lifecycle-based policy design and convergence support system. This study is meaningful in that it provides foundational data for future research on mixed reality in Korea.

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