Arch.itect.us

Augmented Reality, a concept where information can be fed to live footage in realtime. The above video shows the application of an Architectural model to a live feed using a plugin created for Sketchup.

Applications are in their development phase for the iPhone , and more information can be found on the wiki entry (click here) .

Beyond the “basics” demonstrated, some future applications are of serious interest;

• Subscribable group-specific AR feeds. For example, a manager on a construction site could create and dock instructions including diagrams in specific locations on the site. The workers could refer to this feed of AR items as they work. Another example could be patrons at a public event subscribing to a feed of direction and information oriented AR items.

• Enhanced media applications, like pseudo holographic virtual screens, virtual surround cinema, virtual ‘holodecks‘ (allowing computer-generated imagery to interact with live entertainers and audience)

•  Virtual devices of all kinds, e.g. replacement of traditional screens, control panels, and entirely new applications impossible in “real” hardware, like 3D objects interactively changing their shape and appearance based on the current task or need.