Environmental Detectives—the development of an augmented reality platform for environmental simulations

Nowadays electronic games are of great importance to the economic sector, to computing, and to academic research, and not are limited to entertainment applications only. Augmented reality is one of the new frontiers to be explored in the search for…

Handheld Augmented Reality (AR) running on self-contained handheld computers and smartphones, can leverage an extremely large potential user base of existing devices and users knowing how to operate them. In this paper we report on a platform for…

In this paper, we describe a platform that aims to help developers on the construction of embedded AR applications. The infrastructure is based on Field Programmable Gate Array and enables the creation of hardware based AR systems, contributing to…

Massively Multiplayer Online Worlds (MMOs) are persistent virtual environments where people play, experiment and socially interact. In this paper, we demonstrate that MMOs also provide a powerful platform for Augmented Reality (AR) applications,…

This paper surveys the field of Augmented Reality, in which 3-D virtual objects are integrated into a 3-D real environment in real time. It describes the medical, manufacturing, visualization, path planning, entertainment and military applications…

An augmented reality based robotic system is proposed for treatment of large liver tumor using multiple overlapping ablations technique. Radiofrequency ablation is a non-resection interventional procedure that minimizes invasiveness and reduces…

This paper outlines the development process of an augmented reality video game prototype that combines a classic arcade driving game with a real world vehicle. In this project the user, or driver, maneuvers the car-shaped arcade cabinet through…

Augmented Reality (AR) is a technique whereby real world data is overlaid with computer generated data in real-time. This duality of data types opens the possibility of a new methodology to product design and retail. This paper describes work being…

Modern mobile devices and networks facilitate the development of increasingly graphical and complex mobile GIS or geomedia applications. We advance the state-of-the-art with the HYDROSYS system, a heterogeneous platform integrating multiple data…

Using atomic force microscopy (AFM) as a nanomanipulation tool has been discussed for more than a decade. However, its lack of real-time visual feedback during manipulation has hindered its wide application. Fortunately, this problem has been…