Augmented Reality : Applications , Challenges and Future Trends

Abstract

Augmented reality, in which virtual content is seamlessly integrated with displays of real-world scenes, is a growing area of interactive design. With the rise of personal mobile devices capable of producing interesting augmented reality environments, the vast potential of AR has begun to be explored. This paper surveys the current state-of-the-art in augmented reality. It describes work performed in different application domains and explains the exiting issues encountered when building augmented reality applications considering the ergonomic and technical limitations of mobile devices. Future directions and areas requiring further research are introduced and discussed