Augmented Reality, or AR, is one of the most amazing new consumer technologies in recent years. Your mobile device or computer screen can show you an actual photo or live scene – then AR adds additional images, video and information to enhance the reality you already see. Some describe it as the intersection of the Internet and the “Outernet.” Unlike old-fashioned virtual reality, it uses the screen at hand instead of awkward helmets and attachments. The ability to merge media into real life environments raises tremendous potential for entertainment, gaming, work, training and education. We’ll look at its current and future uses, including some of the newest applications by Atlantans working in this area. We’ll also examine obstacles that need to be overcome before it becomes commonplace.
