Augmented reality - the future of what we see around us
Science presenter Rani Price meets a 3D designer who works on augmented reality. This field takes virtual information and interfaces it with our senses. For example, Rani demonstrates how a tablet computer can be used to view a virtual car in three dimensions or explore the anatomy of a virtual human being. The principle behind this technology is parallax, which is essential in astronomy. The designer also explains how his education has brought him into this industry.
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