Table Top Augmented Reality System for Conceptual Design and Prototyping
Author(s) -
Michael VanWaardhuizen,
James H. Oliver,
Jesús Gimeno
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
iowa state university digital repository (iowa state university)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Conference proceedings
DOI - 10.1115/winvr2011-5569
Subject(s) - augmented reality , computer science , human–computer interaction , rapid prototyping , workstation , virtual reality , conceptual design , software prototyping , pointer (user interface) , software , virtual prototyping , computer graphics (images) , table (database) , multimedia , software development , simulation , engineering , operating system , artificial intelligence , database , mechanical engineering
The AugmenTable is a desktop augmented reality workstation intended for conceptual design and prototyping. It combines a thin form factor display, inexpensive web cameras, and a PC into a unique system that enables natural interaction with virtual and physical parts. This initial implementation of the AugmenTable takes advantage of the popular open source augmented reality software platform ARToolkit to enable manual interaction with physical parts, as well as interaction with virtual parts via a physically marked pointer or a color-marked fingertip. This paper describes similar previous work, the methods used to create the AugmenTable, the novel interaction it affords users, and a number of avenues for advancing the system in the future.Copyright © 2011 by ASME
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