NETAJI SUBHAS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, NEW DELHI
Azad Hind Fauj Marg, Sector – 3, Dwarka, New Delhi – 110078
Seminar : COE - 417 project report
Augmented Reality
Presented By -Archit Panwar
233/CO/15
INDEX
What is Augmented Reality
All about Augmentation
How Does AR works
Milgram’s reality-virtuality continuum
Augment Reality vs Virtual Reality
Applications of Augmented Reality
Future Innovations
What is Augmented Reality??
A combination of a real scene viewed by a user
and a virtual scene generated by a computer
that augments the scene with additional
information.
AR systems have the following three
characteristics==
● Combines real and virtual objects in a real Combines real
and virtual objects in a real Combines real and virtual
objects in a real
● Is interactive in real-time
● Registers (aligns) real and virtual objects with each other
All about Augmentation
• Augmented reality (AR) is a live direct or
indirect view of a physical, real- world
environment whose elements are
augmented (or supplemented) by
computer-generated sensory input such
as sound, video, graphics
or GPS data.
• As a result, the technology functions by
enhancing one’s current perception of
reality.
Augmented Reality= Real World +
Virtual Layer
Virtual Reality = Virtual World +Real
Inputs
How Does AR works
● Hardware:-
Key hardware components in AR-based devices are a processor,
display, input devices and sensors. The display is either a
monitor, handheld device, eyeglass or Head Mounted Displays
(HMD). The input device is either the camera of a Smartphone
or a webcam connected to the internet. Sensors are gyroscope
or accelerometer of a mobile device or it could be an infrared
sensor. Nowadays, a Smartphone consists of all hardware
requirements of augmented reality.
● Software:-
Software plays a key role in the functioning of any
device based on Augmented reality technology. Special
3D Augmented reality programs like D’Fusion are used
in AR-based applications. Virtual images, used for
overlapping over the real live image, can be generated
using 3D software. Software can be AutoCad3D,
StudioMax or Cinema4D. CT and MRI data can also be
added to the Real world. Also, to experience
Augmented reality, end-user has to download a
software application or browser plug-in.
● Remote server:-
Apart from this hardware and software, a web or cloud server
plays an important role in storing the database of virtual
images. Based on the request received from AR application,
virtual images are retrieved from web or cloud server and sent
to application.
Working Principle of Augmented Reality :-
Augmented reality based applications work on the basis of two types of approaches,
named as Marker-based and Location-based.
● Marker-based: –
Below figure can effectively illustrate the working principle of Marker-based type of AR
applications.
You must have heard about QR code. This is the most common type of Marker-based
Augmented reality. 2D bar-code is the simplest type of AR markers. The more complex
type consists of bright color and meaningful pictures. When a Smartphone having
Marker-based AR application scans a pattern such as a bar-code or a symbol through
the camera of it, the software recognizes it and superimposes a digital image on the
screen. 3D or animated digital image is used for a better experience. The Marker-based
AR approach is also called as Recognition-based Augmented reality.
● Location-based: –
Below figure can effectively illustrates the working principle of Location-based AR
applications.
When camera of a Smartphone having Location-based Augmented reality application is
pointed towards a real scene, inbuilt GPS software recognizes the location of the device
in the world. Based on this recorded location and orientation of device recorded through
inbuilt sensors, like accelerometer and gyroscope of the device, the application offers
data, relevant to that specific location, towards which user is looking for. These digital
informative data are then superimposed to the real scene, visible with device camera.
Most widely implemented AR applications are having location-based AR approach.
Moreover, the key difference between the two approaches is that Marker-based AR
applications usually do know about the object that they see where as
Location-based do not, they work by locating the object being seen.
Milgram’s reality-virtuality
continuum
In 1994 Paul Milgram and Fumio Kishino defined a mixed
reality as "anywhere between the extrema of the virtuality
continuum” , where the Virtuality Continuum extends from
the completely real through to the completely virtual
environment with augmented reality and augmented
virtuality ranging between.
Augment Reality vs Virtual Reality
1.Augmented Reality==a)System augments the real world
scene.
b)User maintains a sense of presence in real world
c)Needs a mechanism to combine virtual world and real
world.
2.Virtual Reality==a)Totally immersive environment
b)Visual senses are under control of system (sometimes
aural and proprioceptive senses too)
Applications of Augmented
Reality
Medical Entertainment
Military Training
Engineering Design
Robotics and Telerobotics
Maintenance, and Repair
Consumer Design
Hazard Detection
Audio
Education
Shopping
Healthcare
Future Innovations
REAL STATE=
AR uses interactive computer-generated images, which allows the
buyers to envision the finished property while it is still under
construction. The benefit of this technology in the real estate
industry is that it can transform all 2D models such as blueprints
and photos into 3D models for buyers to easily interact with.
Shopping=
AR making its way in the shopping industry could most definitely
move potential buyers towards online shopping. With the growth
of augmented reality at the store, customers can view products in
a highly realistic manner in their preferred environment.
Travel=
Moreover, exploring and visiting local attractions, theme
parks and zoos with augmented reality will help travellers
have the most extraordinary trip. The technology will
display 3D models of landmarks and take travellers back
in time showing them the evolution brought with time.
