Augmented Reality

Augmented reality extends virtual reality by overlaying virtual computing output with real life.  This is about to explode so let’s look at how it started and where we are going.  Google Glass was 1st but incredibly expensive but let’s recognize they brought this revolution to the market in 2012.

 

At 1/3 the cost, the Recon Jet

Or Innovega’s better approach? (of course with drawbacks): Innovega Wearable Display now evolved to contact lens

Now Apple which looks like a success.  

 

Augmented Reality Application – Firefighting

Microsoft Windows 10 Hololens

And now Magic Leap

SNL Google Glasses skit just to have fun and keep the paradigm shift in perspective