Augmented Reality

1. Define augmented reality (AR).
Augmented reality (AR) is a live view of a physical, real-world environment whose elements are augmented by computer-generated sensory input such as sound, video, graphics or GPS data.

2. Provide some examples of how augmented reality might be used.
• Sports
• Handheld video games - Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation Vita
• Phone apps
• etc

3. Traditionally a user would use text entry to search for information in Maps or a search engine. How does AR offer a different alternative?
People can look up recognisable objects and they can view relevant local data about that intersection of landmark. They can also provide turn-by-turn GPS.

4. How might the following people make use of AR;
A mechanic
They can view the structure of a machine without physically having to physically go through it. Also, augmented reality can also provide instructions live on how to fix the machine.

An interior decorator
They can use it to match the items that complement each other without the trouble of taking all the heavy objects and individuall putting them in a specific location.

A student
In excursions, students can use augmented reality to look up certain objects and they can receive data about that object.