2008-11-11

Augmented Reality

Augmented reality (AR) is a field of computer research which deals with the combination of real-world and computer-generated data; some applications and demonstrations.
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What Are Virtual Reality, Virtual Worlds, And Augmented Reality?

"Virtual reality (VR) is a technology which allows a user to interact with a computer-simulated environment, be it a real or imagined one" -Wikipedia
"A virtual world is a computer-based simulated environment intended for its users to inhabit and interact via avatars" - Wikipedia
"Augmented reality (AR) is a field of computer research which deals with the combination of real-world and computer-generated data" - Wikipedia

Ray-Ban offers Augmented Reality service to sell glasses online

Ray-Ban Virtual Mirror
Augmented Reality steps into our living-room with this new web service from Ray-Ban: All you need is a web cam and their software (PC only). Then you pick some glasses from the online catalogue and see yourself in a virtual mirror.

Another pragmatic example of Augmented Reality in your everyday life: Wikitude AR Travel Guide for mobile phones


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Andrey Gorbunov: ARPainter - Augmented Reality 3D Drawing

ARPainter is a program for the free-hand spatial drawing of 3D objects.

The program makes the creation of complex, nonstandard 3D objects tens times faster. Effective for entertainment, movies computer graphics, scientific simulation etc.

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Beyond Tomorrow (Augmented Reality)


This short clip illustrates the functionality of Augmented Reality.
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Augmented Reality Encyclopedia

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Physics and Augmented Reality - Part 1

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Physics and Augmented Reality - Part 2

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Total Immersions Augmented Reality Demo
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THE DAWN OF MIXED REALITY - A 2008 Archive Video

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Related:
Hiperia3D News: What Are Virtual Reality, Virtual Worlds, And Augmented Reality?
Hiperia3D News: Augmented Reality
Augmented reality - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ray-Ban offers Augmented Reality service to sell glasses online « Memories From The Future
Another pragmatic example of Augmented Reality in your everyday life: Wikitude AR Travel Guide for mobile phones « Memories From The Future
Annie Ok : tangent » Andrey Gorbunov: ARPainter - Augmented Reality 3D Drawing