Welcome to the Augmented Reality blog!
If you are wondering what augmented reality is, you have found the right place! During the next 14 weeks, we are going to introduce this topic to you and explore the applications and benefits that augmented reality has to offer.
But first of all, what is Augmented Reality?
Augmented reality refers to computer systems that make it possible to overlay a virtual 3D model or 2D to the human perception of reality -- all in real time!
If you are wondering what augmented reality is, you have found the right place! During the next 14 weeks, we are going to introduce this topic to you and explore the applications and benefits that augmented reality has to offer.
But first of all, what is Augmented Reality?
Augmented reality refers to computer systems that make it possible to overlay a virtual 3D model or 2D to the human perception of reality -- all in real time!
These applications are numerous and affect more and more areas, such as video games, education games, film and television (post-production, virtual studios, and sports broadcasting), industry (design, maintenance, assembly, control, and robotics) and medical.
For our first example we are going to show an application within cars.
Using augmented reality technology, BMW is currently working on improved Head-up Displays (HUD) that will be able to not only to show your speed, but will also be able to detect road lines and dimensions and attach information about where to turn or highlight the lane that you need to be in.
By projecting information on the car's windshield, the driver's awareness of the road will increase and he will not need to take his eyes away from the road to find his direction.
The proximity
detection that already exists in the newest cars will be used to provide more visual information to the driver regarding any potential danger
from the car in front of you.
Of course this type of prototype still needs a lot of development and testing -- don't expect to have the Head-up Display of a fighter jet in the next car you buy ;-)
You will find below a really interesting video regarding what BMW is planning to do.
Official BMW video:
Another video showing some pedestrian detection:
Official BMW video:
Another video showing some pedestrian detection:
However for a more accessible and already existing product, Garmin, the company developing Navigon (GPS system), developed a HUD that can be placed in basically any car and show GPS directions on your windshield without needing to look at a smartphone or GPS device.
Source: http://www.bimmerfile.com/2011/10/12/bmw-to-introduce-augmented-reality-heads-up-displays/
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