Books by Helen Papagiannis

Augmented Reality (AR) blurs the boundary between the physical and digital worlds. In ARs current exploration phase, innovators are beginning to create compelling and contextually rich applications that enhance a users everyday experiences. In this book, Dr. Helen Papagiannisa world-leading expert in the fieldintroduces you to AR: how its evolving, where the opportunities are, and where its headed.If youre a designer, developer, entrepreneur, student, educator, business leader, artist, or simply curious about ARs possibilities, this insightful guide explains how you can become involved with an exciting, fast-moving technology.Youll explore how:Computer vision, machine learning, cameras, sensors, and wearables change the way you see the worldHaptic technology syncs what you see with how something feelsAugmented sound and hearables alter the way you listen to your environmentDigital smell and taste augment the way you share and receive informationNew approaches to storytelling immerse and engage users more deeplyUsers can augment their bodies with electronic textiles, embedded technology, and brain-controlled interfacesHuman avatars can learn our behaviors and act on our behalf