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Augmented Reality Architecture App by the NAI
Developed by Netherlands Architecture Institute (NAI) in partnership with IN10 Communicatie and Layar, Sara is the world’s first augmented reality architecture application. Users of the technology simply hold up their smartphone to see photos, video, 3D models, scale models and other details about buildings currently in situ as well as those from the past and any planned for the future. Although it’s still under construction, those with the app can view a 3D model of how the finished building will look.
No Comments »Augmented (hyper)Reality: Domestic Robocop
Great student project showing possibilities in Augmented Reality. The author writes “The latter half of the 20th century saw the built environment merged with media space, and architecture taking on new roles related to branding, image and consumerism. Augmented reality may recontextualise the functions of consumerism and architecture, and change in the way in which we operate within it. A film produced for my final year Masters in Architecture, part of a larger project about the social and architectural consequences of new media and augmented reality.” I think this is a great example of what is possible and why it is so critical that we design how this media is integrated with architecture.
Tangible Interface Concepts by Microsoft
Interesting Tangible interface concepts being created in Microsoft’s Labs. Hope some of these hit the shelves. More after the fold.
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Multi-touch Mouse Prototypes by Microsoft
Microsoft is currently experimenting with multi-touch mice. Another video with more information after the fold.
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Touch Interface Concept by 10/GUI
Interesting new touch interface concept by 10/GUI. This project looks at the benefits and limitations inherent in current mouse-based and window-oriented interfaces, the problems facing other potential solutions, and visualizes a proposal for a completely new way of interacting with desktop computers. More information on the 10/GUI website.
No Comments »Bumptop Multi-touch with Improved Gestures
Bumptop has recently expanded and improved upon its gesture library to create more intuitive control. The product is becoming more lifelike and more tangible. More information on Tech Crunch and the Bumptop.com website.
No Comments »Multitouch Crayon Physics by Multitouch Barcelona
Really interesting interface concept where users can great their own controls and use them to perform tasks. Amazing concept that could be ported to architecture. More information on their website.
No Comments »Augmented Reality Glasses Concept by Nokia
Really interesting augmented reality glasses concept by Nokia. Nokia is experimenting with new types of interactions involving near-to-eye displays, gaze direction tracking, 3D audio, 3D video, gesture and touch. A number of different vendors are coming to the table with similar concepts, most of which involve augmenting interfaces over space. After the first wave of glasses has hit the market users can expect interfaces to become even more integrated. More information about this project can be found here.
