Practical Augmented Reality: A Guide to the Technologies, Applications, and Human Factors for AR and VR (Usability) - Softcover

Aukstakalnis, Steve

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0134094239 ISBN 13: 9780134094236

Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional, 2016

Synopsis

This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date guide to the technologies, applications and human factors considerations of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) systems and wearable computing devices. Ideal for practitioners and students alike, it brings together comprehensive coverage of both theory and practice, emphasizing leading-edge displays, sensors, and other enabling technologies and tools that are already commercially available or will be soon.
 
Beginning with a Foreword by NASA...

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About the Author

Steve Aukstakalnis is the former Director of the Virtual Environment and Interactive Systems Program at the National Science Foundation's Engineering Research Center for Computational Field Simulation. There, his work focused on the application of stereoscopic visually-coupled visual displays and interactive techniques in such areas as architecture, engineering, scientific visualization and national defense. He has served on the research staff at the University of Washington as well as...

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Review

“A valuable addition to the library of anyone setting out on their virtual journey.”

—Dr Rab Scott Head of VR, Nuclear AMRC

“A well-presented introduction to advanced visualization technologies, which will provide readers with an informed overview of this fast-paced, high-tech industry.”

—Chris Freeman, Augmented Reality Technical Fellow, University of Sheffield AMRC

“Filled with excellent, imaginative information that will inform both experienced and first-time readers...

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Edition details

• Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0134094239
• ISBN 13: 9780134094236
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 448