Investigating Augmented Reality

where tangible and virtuality converge...

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Monday, October 12, 2009

MIT Students Turn Internet Into a Sixth Human Sense

Virtual Alabama Project



The Virtual Alabama Project is widely recognized as a leader in the convergence of reality with virtualization technologies.  The project is still in development with impressive capabilities for all levels of government with special emphasis for public safety related domains.  The future is now in Alabama.

Augmented Reality brings Google Earth to Life



Some people say a picture is worth a thousand words...  I'm not sure a million words can accurately describe the implications of a project like this!

Thursday, October 8, 2009

BMW Augmented Reality Video



This short video on YouTube demonstrates how virtual reality and tangible reality converge to aid in vehicle maintenance and repair. Imagine a world where complex tasks under a variety of domains are covered with this type of computer assisted technology.

Pros:
1. Significant gains in task efficiency
2. Smaller learning curve for inexperienced noobs =)
3. Higher conformity to standards
4. Greater time and resource accountability

Cons: The technology could turn people into cyber robots... YEAH RIGHT. LMAO!!!