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Augmented Human : How Technology Is Shaping the New Reality, EPUB eBook

Augmented Human : How Technology Is Shaping the New Reality EPUB

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Augmented Reality (AR) blurs the boundary between the physical and digital worlds. In ARs current exploration phase, innovators are beginning to create compelling and contextually rich applications that enhance a users everyday experiences. In this book, Dr. Helen Papagiannisa world-leading expert in the fieldintroduces you to AR: how its evolving, where the opportunities are, and where its headed.

If youre a designer, developer, entrepreneur, student, educator, business leader, artist, or simply curious about ARs possibilities, this insightful guide explains how you can become involved with an exciting, fast-moving technology.

Youll explore how:

  • Computer vision, machine learning, cameras, sensors, and wearables change the way you see the world
  • Haptic technology syncs what you see with how something feels
  • Augmented sound and hearables alter the way you listen to your environment
  • Digital smell and taste augment the way you share and receive information
  • New approaches to storytelling immerse and engage users more deeply
  • Users can augment their bodies with electronic textiles, embedded technology, and brain-controlled interfaces
  • Human avatars can learn our behaviors and act on our behalf

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