Augmented Reality: Definition, Uses and Examples
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What is the primary goal of Augmented Reality (AR)?

  • To replace reality with virtual environments.
  • To create completely virtual worlds for users.
  • To solely improve the functionality of driverless cars.
  • To blend the real world with digital information. (correct)

In what way do doctors utilize Augmented Reality (AR)?

  • To participate in virtual racing simulations.
  • Doctors do not currently use AR in any capacity.
  • To monitor a patient's vital signs during surgery. (correct)
  • To identify road signs and objects from a distance.

How can AR be used with road signs or menus?

  • To translate the text into a language the user understands. (correct)
  • To locate nearby restaurants.
  • To block unwanted advertisements.
  • To automatically drive the car.

What benefit does AR provide to architects and builders?

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What is one way AR can enhance the learning experience about the solar system?

<p>By labeling the planets when you point your device at the night sky. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Augmented Reality (AR) technology primarily do?

<p>Adds digital content to the real-world environment. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'augment' something?

<p>To make it greater or better by adding to it. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of Augmented Reality?

<p>Previewing furniture in your living room using your smartphone's camera. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential problem with using AR and VR too much?

<p>It can lead to forgetting the real world. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Virtual Reality (VR) from Augmented Reality (AR)?

<p>VR creates a fully computer-generated world, while AR adds digital content to the real world. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who created the first special glasses that could show things that are not really there?

<p>Ivan Sutherland (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did Ivan Sutherland create the first special glasses that could show things that are not really there?

<p>1968 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Ivan Sutherland call the 'Ultimate Display'?

<p>A window into a digital world (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with coining the term 'augmented reality' in 1990?

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Augmented Reality (AR) mixes digital content with what?

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What serves as a 'bridge' between the real and computer-generated worlds?

<p>Augmented Reality (AR) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Augmented Reality, what is overlaid onto the real world?

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Which game is mentioned as a famous example of Augmented Reality?

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Besides entertainment, what other area can AR be a useful tool?

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What type of presentations can be made easier using AR?

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What is one example of a virtual pet game application that features Augmented Reality?

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For what purpose is AR used to enhance travel?

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[Blank] Reality (AR) makes it possible for your science textbook to show you what a heart actually looks like when it's beating.

<p>Augmented</p> Signup and view all the answers

To augment something means to make it greater or better by ______ to it.

<p>adding</p> Signup and view all the answers

AR adds computer-generated elements, such as images, ______, or text, to the real world.

<p>sounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

[Blank] Reality is when digital content is added to what you see in the real world.

<p>Augmented</p> Signup and view all the answers

Virtual Reality is like being inside a computer-______ world.

<p>generated</p> Signup and view all the answers

Augmented Reality was given its name in 1990 by Tom ______.

<p>Caudell</p> Signup and view all the answers

AR mixes digital content with what is ______ there.

<p>really</p> Signup and view all the answers

Augmented Reality acts like a ______, connecting the real and computer-generated worlds.

<p>bridge</p> Signup and view all the answers

Pokémon Go is a famous example of ______.

<p>AR</p> Signup and view all the answers

AR can make giving virtual presentations easy with Real-time 3D ______.

<p>Holography</p> Signup and view all the answers

Augmented Reality enhances the real world by adding virtual elements.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Virtual Reality adds digital content to the real world, while Augmented Reality places you inside a computer-generated world.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Using Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality excessively can lead to a disconnect from the real world.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Alternative Reality is the correct full form of AR.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ivan Sutherland created the first VR headset in 1968.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Augmented Reality mixes digital content with the real world.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The term 'augmented reality' was first used by Tom Caudell in 1990.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

AR can only be used for entertainment purposes.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Pokémon Go is a well-known example of an Augmented Reality (AR) game.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Real-time 4D Holography can make giving virtual presentations easy with AR.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms related to Augmented Reality (AR) with their descriptions:

<p>Augmented Reality = Technology that overlays computer-generated content onto the real world. Real World = The environment that AR enhances with digital information. Virtual Information = Computer-generated elements added to enhance the real world view. Enhancement = The improvement of an experience by adding virtual elements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following descriptions to the technology it applies to:

<p>Augmented Reality (AR) = Adds digital content to the real world. Virtual Reality (VR) = Creates a computer-generated world for the user. Both AR and VR = Can be overused, leading to potential disconnection from reality. Neither AR nor VR = Involves physical interaction with tangible objects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following inventors with their contributions to technology:

<p>Ivan Sutherland = Pioneer who created the first AR glasses. Bill Gates = Co-founded Microsoft; revolutionized personal computing. Steve Jobs = Co-founded Apple; transformed mobile technology. Tim Berners-Lee = Invented the World Wide Web.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the application with the technology that supports it:

<p>Previewing Furniture = Augmented Reality Playing Immersive Games = Virtual Reality Digital Textbook = Augmented Reality Video Conferencing = Neither AR nor VR</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the term with its description:

<p>VR Headset = A device used to experience virtual reality. Controller = A device used to interact with a virtual environment. Virtual World = A computer-generated environment. Meta Quest 3 = A standalone VR headset.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Augmented Reality (AR)

Enhances real-world perception with computer-generated input like images and data.

AR in Vehicles

AR displays data (like directions) on the windscreen, but driver attention is paramount.

AR in Education

AR makes learning interactive, bringing subjects like history and science to life with digital overlays.

AR in Healthcare

AR displays real-time, crucial data (like vital signs) to doctors during surgeries, without needing to look away.

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AR Ads

AR lets you virtually 'try on' or visualize products in your space before buying, enhancing the shopping experience.

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What does 'augment' mean?

Making something greater by adding to it.

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What is Augmented Reality (AR)?

Technology that overlays computer-generated elements onto the real world.

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AR vs. VR

AR adds digital content to the real world; VR immerses you in a computer-generated world.

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Why balance AR/VR use?

To maintain a connection with the physical environment and real-life interactions.

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Who is Ivan Sutherland?

American computer scientist and Internet pioneer.

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How AR enhances reality?

Adds computer-generated elements to the real world for an enhanced experience.

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What is Virtual Reality (VR)?

Being inside a computer-generated world, often experienced by wearing special goggles.

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Ultimate Display

The original name for augmented reality, coined to describe a window into a virtual world.

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Tom Caudell

The person who coined the term 'augmented reality' in 1990.

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AR as a Bridge

AR creates a connection between the real, physical world and a computer-generated one.

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Pokémon Go

A popular AR game where you find virtual characters in the real world.

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Real-time 3D Holography

Using AR for real-time virtual presentations

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AR Game Applications

A virtual pet game application that feature virtual pets using AR

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AR in Tourism

Using AR to enhance the experience of visiting new places

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AR in Entertainment

Application of AR in digital entertainment

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Dex: Your AR Dog Companion

App that features a virtual dog companion.

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What does AR modify?

Digital content is added to what you see in the actual environment.

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Virtual Reality (VR)

A computer-generated world experienced through special goggles.

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First AR Glasses

Ivan Sutherland created the first glasses that could show things that are not really there.

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Advantage of AR

Mixing digital content with the real world, making it feel more real.

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AR Treasure Hunts

AR used in treasure hunts to find virtual objects in real places using your phone.

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AR for Learning

Using AR to create immersive and interactive learning experiences.

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Giving Virtual Presentations with AR

Projecting a person virtually through AR without needing their physical presence.

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Exploring New Places with AR

Making exploration more amazing with AR.

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How AR enhances?

Enhances the real world perception through computer generated input like images and data.

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Augment Meaning

Adding to something to make it better.

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Why AR feels more real

Mixing digital stuff with what is really there.

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Future of Augmented Reality

Using AR to turn your regular world into an exciting place filled with new experiences.

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Virtual Presentations with AR

To project a person virtually through AR without them being physically present.

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Exploring New Places using Augmented Reality

Application of AR to make exploration more amazing.

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AR Experience

Digital information layered over what you see in the real world.

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Too much AR/VR

Overuse can lead to neglecting the real world.

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AR vs VR: Location

VR puts you inside a digital world; AR overlays digital elements onto the real world.

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AR: Purpose

AR improves the real world; VR creates a new digital world.

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Study Notes

  • Augmented Reality (AR) is a technology that adds computer-generated elements to the real world
  • AR enhances the view of reality by adding images, sounds, or text
  • Augmented reality makes it possible to augment something by making it greater or better by adding to it
  • AR takes the real-world environment and adds virtual information to improve the experience

AR vs VR

  • Augmented Reality (AR) layers digital content onto the real world

  • Virtual Reality (VR) immerses users inside a computer-generated world

  • VR is often experienced by wearing special goggles

  • Using AR and VR in moderation is important to avoid losing touch with the real world

AR as a Bridge

  • AR functions as a bridge that connects the real and imaginary worlds
  • It integrates the world you live in with a world created by computers
  • AR enhances real-world experiences by adding fun or informative elements

AR Adventure

  • One can use AR in treasure hunts
  • One can spot virtual treasure chests on your phone's screen in those real-world locations
  • "Pokémon Go" exemplifies AR, displaying virtual characters in real environments
  • AR is also used in a tool for education to study history and explore ancient civilizations
  • AR is like having a superpower to explore, learn, and have fun

The Future of AR

  • The goal of AR is to make the things you see through your phone screen a part of your everyday real world

Real-Time Holography

  • Making virtual presentations easier, allowing people to be virtually projected without physical presence is possible using real-time 3D Holography with AR

Entertainment

  • A range of AR game applications feature virtual pets like Dex: Your AR Dog Companion

Tourism

  • AR applications can translate road signs or menus into a language familiar to tourists exploring new places

AR in Vehicles

  • Windscreens display AR arrows for directions and provide interesting information about surroundings, but drivers should not be distracted

AR in Education

  • Teachers use AR to convey complex concepts by bringing real-world context to subjects through visual medium
  • Pointing a phone at a bird or flower can provide information about it
  • An interactive way to explore museums and historical sites is possible with AR
  • NightSky apps label planets when the phone is pointed towards the sky at night

AR in Healthcare

  • Doctors utilize AR during surgeries to view patient vital signs or blood vessel locations without looking away

AR Ads

  • AR enables virtual try-ons and previews of furniture in your home before purchase

  • It brings products to life and lets you interact with them

  • AR helps enhance learning, fun, new experiences and travel

  • AR will mix the real and virtual to create adventures

Fact File

  • Architects and builders use AR to visualize complex construction projects
  • This enables them to see 3D models of buildings onsite, improving accuracy and efficiency

History

  • Ivan Sutherland created the first glasses that could show things that are not really there in 1968
  • They were called 'Ultimate Display' and defined as a window into a virtual world
  • The term 'augmented reality' was coined in 1990 by Tom Caudell

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Augmented Reality (AR) is a technology that adds computer-generated elements to the real world. AR enhances the view of reality by adding images, sounds, or text. AR functions as a bridge that connects the real and imaginary worlds and enhances real-world experiences.

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