What Wearable Augmented Reality Can Do for You

Author

Thomas, Bruce H. ; Sandor, Christian

Author_Institution

Univ. of South Australia, SA

Volume

8

Issue

2

fYear

2009

Firstpage

8

Lastpage

11

Abstract

This paper focuses on the present and near-future possibilities and technologies for wearable augmented reality. The paper provides an overview of the concept of wearable augmented reality and describes a current state-of-the-art system Tinmith. A number of benefits are presented, such as in situ information presentation, hands-free operation, ability to multitask, and navigation aids. The following five major application domains are examined as a means of highlighting the effectiveness of this technology: consumer help, entertainment, manufacturing, medicine, and navigation. The article provides some insights into technological hurdles yet to be overcome.

Keywords

augmented reality; wearable computers; Tinmith; hands-free operation; information presentation; navigation aids; state-of-the-art system; wearable augmented reality; Augmented reality; Automobile manufacture; Color; Image processing; Multitasking; Navigation; Paints; Pervasive computing; Real time systems; Shape; Computer System Implementation: Wearable Computers; Information Interfaces and Representation (HCI): Artificial; and virtual realities; augmented;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Pervasive Computing, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

1536-1268

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/MPRV.2009.38

Filename

4814931