Emerging Technology

Basil has mentioned on several occasions that the interactivity of what we produce is what he is most concerned with. Of the ideas suggested to basil at our meeting, augmented reality is the most easily accessible to many simultaneous visitors. “Augmented reality is used to enhance environments or situations and offer perceptually enriched experiences” ( En . wikipedia, 2018 ) We decided to each develop an AR application to explore the functionality available. By building a mobile app there is realistic potential to involve almost everyone at the event. After downloaded, device cameras could be used to view the event pamphlet, posters, or information panels and then display further details or 3D models. To begin research into augmented reality I first considered the history of the technology. The origin of computer generated AR dates back to 1968, when “Ivan Sutherland developed the first headmounted display system” ( Virtual Reality Society, 2017 ) the system was use...

While I was intrigued by both the energy efficient car and the museums interactive experience, the prospect of working with new technology directly related to the content of the degree, where people outside of the university would be the end users made the museum’s project far more appealing. Diss museum had reached out to the university for assistance with their upcoming exhibition, to commemorate the successful double Atlantic crossing of the R34 airship. No brief or requirements were specified in the museum’s request, so after learning of the project I contacted the museum manager, Basil Abbott, to arrange a meeting to further clarify what they hoped to include in their exhibition and available resources. From initial email exchanges it was clear that the intention was to involve the community with a hands-on experience(s) rather than a static exhibition, the implementation of which the museum has left to our discretion. To prepare for the meeting it was necess...