Augmented realityNetworking the real and virtual worlds
The increasing quality of digital camera systems and the growing computing power of mobile devices are turning a vision into reality: Augmented reality now offers such a high level that the technology can also be used for commercial applications.
<p class="MsoNormal">AR in the consumer market: furniture manufacturers offer apps that allow customers to assess furniture in its future location before they buy it (left). Head-up displays provide drivers in luxury cars with additional information (right).<o:p></o:p></p> © Image: Vadim Andrushchenko/Fotolia; Image processing: Infoteam Software

