Lecture 7: Augmented Reality

2021-01-12

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AR Definition

• Combines Real and Virtual Images Both can be seen at the same time • Interactive in real-time The virtual content can be interacted with • Registered in 3D Virtual objects appear fixed in space

AR History

• 1960’s – 80’s: Early Experimentation • 1980’s – 90’s: Basic Research (Tracking, Display) • 1995 – 2005: Tools/Applications (Interaction, Usability..) • 2005 – today: Commercial Applications (Games, Medical, Industry) • 2007 – AR Reaches Mainstream • MIT Technology Review of March 2007: One of the 10 most exciting technologies • Economist (Dec. 6th 2007): Reality, only better • Many more followed • 2008 – Location Aware phones • Outdoor Information Overlay • Pokemon Go