Unless you've been living under a rock for the past few years. You've likely heard of augmented reality
You've probably even used it already
Ever sent a snapchat with a filter on it. That's a classic example of AR
Remember when Pokemon go fever captured the attention of the world. That's AR in action
Although it may not get the same level of media attention as it's sexy cousin virtual reality augmented
Reality has the potential to dramatically change how we've worked play and learn
From schools to the workplace in your living room and on the road here are 5 groundbreaking examples of augmented reality
Hardware that are changing the way we interact with our world
Kicking things off at number 5 we've got the Navion from way ray the first holographic navigation system for cars
Navion employs an advanced augmented reality
Interface that provides you with clear directions and a wealth of helpful information
Designed to get you where you need to go as quickly and safely as possible
Naviance holographic optical element serves as the heart of this device creating a real AR experience right in front of your car
No special eye wear or headgear required
It has a built in full HD camera and advanced inertial sensors
Which it uses to continuously map the world around it relative to the vehicles current position through a process known as simultaneous
localization and mapping or slam for short on the software side
Navion
responds to simple hand gestures allowing you to browse the
Menu choose or switch routes or select relevant points of interest all without taking your eyes off the road
They also offer a companion mobile app that allows you to set a route save your favorite spots and keep track of your vehicles location
Although it's not technically available to the average consumer yet
They just raised 80 million dollars for their Series C investments automotive giant horse
Led the funding round and Hyundai also got in on the action with both aiming to have the technology implemented by
2020 the sure of driving will be here sooner than we think
Next up at number four. We've got the hololens from Microsoft
The hololens is a self-contained holographic computer that allows you to view and interact with the digital content
It projects onto the world around you
Through the use of special sensors advanced optics and a holographic processor it aims to transform the way we work play
share and learn
Since first being made available to developers in 2016
There's been hundreds of apps developed for the hololens to let you experience the excitement of augmented reality in new and innovative ways
hollow tore and hollow
anatomy are a pair of educational apps that allow users to visit historical sites and global landmarks from the comfort of their living room or
dive inside the human body with living models
Hollow property allows property developers and estate agents to help their clients
Imagine what a space could look like even before it's constructed when it's time to relax
There are a number of exciting games already available and hollow tube lets you stream
4k quality video onto a virtual screen as large as your wall
Backed by microsoft's market leadership the potential for the hololens is practically limitless
Coming in at number 3 on our list the DAC rework sense sets itself apart by leveraging the power of augmented reality
To improve the way we work
Powered by Amazon Web Services, it operates within a secure and reliable global
infrastructure that helps to maximize performance and productivity
Work sense combines video voice and the power of 3d
Annotations to allow you to collaborate with your team and offer your audience the chance to interact and provide ongoing feedback based on your real-world
visual experience
These same tools also can be used to interact with remote experts who can help deliver a next-gen product support experience
Where daiquiris work cents really shines is the ability to scan and model in three dimensions
The high quality camera lets you instantly map your workspace into a photorealistic 3d model that you can share with your team
It also allows you to create models of all of the equipment in your space
So those can be used to plan for repairs maintenance and retrofitting when combined with Autodesk bi M
360 Docs the work sense allows you to view designs as
Full-scale immersive walkthroughs keeping head office and your whole team on the same page and delivering
unparalleled workplace efficiency our
Runner-up at number 2 the boos. Explain AR smart glasses are a
Fashionable piece of tech that's designed to provide you with an endless array of relevant contextual information
the perfect companion to your smartphone the muzhiks Blade offers
revolutionary hands-free interaction in the form of a see-through viewing experience
Guzik's has constructed a Cobra to display engine to power its proprietary waveguide optics allowing the blade to display relevant
information on top of the real world
everything from patient data to driving directions restaurant menus and weather alerts is
Instantly available all without the need to ever pick up your phone or look at a second screen
unlike most AR goggles
which are clunky and obtrusive pieces of hardware that most people wouldn't feel comfortable wearing in public the Vu's explai Dizz a sleek piece of
Technology that looks and feels like a solid pair of sunglasses
Despite the compact size. It has an impressive array of features
including an internal battery
frame mounted touchpad noise cancelling microphone a micro SD storage slot and an HD camera
as well as sporting full Bluetooth functionality
Guzik's played lets you experience the digital world hands-free
All right, here it is the moment you've all been waiting for the top piece of augmented reality Tekken the market is
the magic leap one
The magic leap one offers a far more immersive experience than the standard augmented reality
headset
By allowing natural light waves to combine with layered
Synthetic light fields the magic leap one triggers neural signals that travel from the retina to the brain
offering an experience that is
unbelievably realistic
Magic leap one is inspired by human physiology and its array of cameras speakers and sensors and optical relay
worked smoothly with the super-powered
Processor to generate unique input that stimulates the visual system in a way that is unparalleled in the augmented reality
industry
Using cutting-edge technology
the magic leap one creates contextually aware objects
Which means that the zombie crawling across your living room is gonna have to take the long way around your coffee table
it employs a spatial audio system that adds an immersive layer of realism by relaying
Locational audio with accurate distance and intensity so you don't just have to rely on your eyes to know what's going on around you on
top of all of these great features
They're developing an optional insert for those of us who require prescription eyewear
Letting everyone experience augmented reality with crystal-clear vision
Throw in the magic leave ones control and you've got six degrees of freedom all without any additional external sensors
To maximize the potential of their groundbreaking technology magically one has developed its own brand new operating system
lumen OS
Fully optimized for persistent digital content environmental recognition and high fidelity performance
Lumen is designed to bring cutting-edge visual experiences to life
To maximize your freedom the integrated GPU and CPU
Is housed in a portable super powered light pack which clips right onto your pocket?
Well there you have it five pieces of groundbreaking augmented reality
Technology that are changing the way we work play and live
Let us know which one you're most excited about in the comments section down below
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