Augmented Environments Lab

Massive Multiplayer Online Worlds (MMO) are persistent virtual environments where people play, experiment and socially interact. In this research project, we demonstrate that MMOs also provide a powerful platform for Augmented Reality (AR) applications. We introduce the notion of  AR Stages, persistent, evolving spaces which encapsulate AR experiences in online three dimensional virtual worlds. Based on the 3D virtual world Second Life, our custom client software blends together locations in physical space with corresponding places in the Second Life virtual space and leverages the power of the MMO to create an powerful AR authoring environment targeted at a wide audience. We examine the technology necessary to integrate AR in MMOs as well as workflows and user interactions to keep such a system accessible and easy to use.

• Mobile Augmented Reality Second Life
• Using the AR Second Life Client

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