Tag Archives: vuzix

Augmented Vision Getting Nearer

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Tom Carpenter

A couple of years ago, when practically no one knew what augmented reality was, I put together a prediction about the future of augmented vision. A recent development from the leader in augmented vision, Vuzix, made me realize my prediction … Continue reading →

Posted in augmented reality | Tagged AR glasses, augmented reality, Augmented Vision, CES, CES 2012, DARPA, Engadget, Gamers, the digital sea, Thomas K Carpenter, vuzix | Comments Off

Maxcware AR Glasses Project

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Tom Carpenter

A few months ago Staffan Dryselius made a splash on Team Hack-a-Day with his DIY data glasses. Since then he’s been working with a team to improve his design and would like to form a larger partnership with anyone interested in … Continue reading →

Posted in augmented reality, digital singularity, Industrial AR | Tagged augmented reality, future-technology, HMD, innovation, outdoor AR, Staffan Dryselius, the digital sea, vuzix | 3 Comments

Three Reasons Why 3D TV and Movies Will Help Augmented Reality

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Tom Carpenter

While we augmented reality aficionados would like to believe that AR has hit its stride, the nascent technology is no where near the level of 3D movies and TVs. This all may change in the future, but for now the 3D … Continue reading →

Posted in augmented reality | Tagged 3D Movies, 3D TV, Armida, augmented reality, future-technology, Lady Gaga, the digital sea, vuzix | 5 Comments

Vuzix Wrap 920AR Video Eyewear at CES 2010

Posted on January 9, 2010 by Tom Carpenter

The Vuzix Wrap 920AR aren’t the sexiest of specs, but they do perform the function of AR glasses. I got a chance to see this setup at ISMAR09 which they’re now showing at CES 2010. The specs for the glasses … Continue reading →

Posted in AR Games, augmented reality | Tagged AR Games, augmented reality, Craig Kapp, future-technology, Georgia Tech, HMD, the digital sea, vuzix, Vuzix Wrap 920 AR | 1 Comment

Augmented Reality Year in Review – 2009

Posted on December 27, 2009 by Tom Carpenter

The year 2009 has been an important milestone in the development of augmented reality as an important future technology. While markers and marketing campaigns captured the early interest of the year, the bigger story was the porting of augmented reality to … Continue reading →

Posted in AR Games, augmented reality, Industrial AR | Tagged android, AR Consortium, AR Games, ARDevCamp, Augmented Planet, augmented reality, Blair MacIntrye, Bruce Sterling, Craig Kapp, Denno Coil, Enkin, future-technology, Gamaray, games alfresco, gene becker, google, Google Goggles, Int13, iPhone, ismar09, James Alliban, Junaio, Layar, Layer 3.0, metaio, mobile, neural interface, Nexus One, Noah Zerkin, Nokia, Ori Inbar, outdoor AR, Patty Maes, Programmer Joe, Robert Rice, Rouli Nir, sixth sense, the digital sea, Thomas Wrobel, Tim O'Reilly, Tish Shute, Total Immersion, UgoTrade, Unifeye, vuzix, Wikitude, Zugara | 29 Comments

Whisper Deck: Voice Controlled Augmented Reality

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Tom Carpenter

Wonderful proof-of-concept integration of voice recognition, web search, and FLARToolkit on a Vuzix+ARCam HMD. Certainly makes me drool for a commercial see-through HMD with an iPhone/Android level of operating system. His system also points in the direction of voice-command for HMDs … Continue reading →

Posted in augmented reality | Tagged ARCam, ARDevCamp, augmented reality, Craig Kapp, FLARToolkit, future-technology, HMD, voice recognition, vuzix, whisper deck | 4 Comments

HMD Augmented Reality Display with Vuzix CamAR

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Tom Carpenter

A workable HMD augmented reality unit is a major step forward for the technology. Once a see-through model is available, we can break out of the “magic lens” smartphone. However, a see-through HMD is still a couple of years away … Continue reading →

Posted in augmented reality, digital singularity | Tagged AR Games, augmented reality, Craig Kapp, future-technology, Head Mounted Display, Magic Lens, NYU, VR920, vuzix | 3 Comments

The Augmented Reality Pop Quiz

Posted on November 2, 2009 by Tom Carpenter

Think you know everything there is to know about augmented reality? Well, prove it and take the augmented reality pop quiz. If you’re proud of your score, post the results on twitter with the hashtag #arpopquiz or in the comment … Continue reading →

Posted in augmented reality | Tagged ar popquiz, Arhrrrr, ARToolKit, augmented reality, Denno Coil, future-technology, Georgia Tech, Halting State, Hirokazu Kato, Int13, iPhone, ISMAR, Juniao, Layar, Lumus, Marco Tempest, metaio, Microvision, Mobilizy, Neogence Enterprises, Ogmento, Rainbows End, SPRX Mobile, Tonchidot, Total Immersion, vuzix, Wikitude, YDreams, yelp, Zugura | 11 Comments

ISMAR09 HMD Review

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Tom Carpenter

The biggest barrier to true augmented vision is an HMD that can handle all the requirements. I had the oppertunity to experience what Microvision, Vuzix and ORALab/EvoOpticks had to offer. I’ll try to relate their talks and my experiences with their … Continue reading →

Posted in augmented reality, digital singularity | Tagged AR Games, augmented reality, Augmented Vision, future-technology, Head Mounted Display, HMD, innovation, ISMAR, ismar09, Lumus, Microvision, monocle, ORA, Ori Inbar, the digital sea, VR, vuzix, yelp | 21 Comments

Playbox AR Fight Test

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Tom Carpenter

Seeing this concept video made me sad that the Vuzix Wrap920 won’t see be see-through. This is the type of kinetic AR gaming that I’d love to play even in this simple form. I’m sure such games would evolve to … Continue reading →