Augmented Reality Applications: A Review

This literature review delves into the applications of Augmented Reality (AR) technology. It defines AR, its evolution from military uses to broader commercial sectors, and showcases examples in medicine, tourism, and gaming. The review emphasizes AR's ability to enhance real-world experiences by overlaying digital information and highlights the growing impact of smartphones with AR capabilities.

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Literature review on applications for Augmented Reality
According to Ong, and Nee, 2013, Augmented Reality (AR) is the amalgamation of
alphanumeric information with the environment of the user in real time. As opposed to virtual
reality, that crafts an entirely synthetic environment, AR utilizes the prevailing environment and
integrates novel information on top of it. Augmented Reality is linked to a broader conception
referred to as computer-mediated reality, whose view of reality is said to be altered (perhaps
even contracted instead of being amplified) by a computer. Augmented reality is applied in an
attempt to enrich the experienced situations or environments as well as provide supplemented
experiences. Initially, the immersive AR experiences were employed in amusement activities and
game productions, but currently, other commercial businesses are likewise showing interest in
AR's prospects for instance in information dissemination, enlightening, handling the information
deluge and consolidating distant conferences. Augmented reality as Zhou, et al 2008, point out
has ample abilities of assembling and sharing implicit knowledge in an organization.
The Heads-Up Display often abbreviated as HUD is a good example of AR when it comes to the
military use of the modern technology. A clear exhibition is situated unswervingly in the
combatant pilot's view (Buckland, Bioptigen, Inc. 2016). Data characteristically exhibited to the
pilot comprises a point of elevation, airspeed as well as the skyline along with other crucial data.
The word "heads-up" name is applied since the pilot does not have to stare down at the aircraft's
console to acquire the data she or he wants. The HMD is utilized mainly by ground droves.
Crucial data for example opponent position can be offered to the fighter within their line of
eyesight. This particular high-tech is also used primarily for simulations and for military training
purposes.

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Moreover, medicine scholars use Augmented Reality technology to practice surgical skills in
organized settings. Visualizations help in elucidating multifaceted therapeutic circumstances for
patients (Rhienmora et al 2010). AR is able to decrease the jeopardy of therapeutic operations by
providing the neurosurgeon with an enhanced sensual discernment. This technology can be
joined with X-ray or MRI systems and convey everything into a distinct sight for the doctor.
Neurosurgery as Stadie et al, 2008 maintains is at the front position when it comes to clinical
uses of augmented reality. The capability to duplicate the patient’s brain in 3D on top of his or
her real structure is great for the physician. Because the brain is to some extent static as opposed
to other body organs, the cataloging of precise synchronize can be attained. However,
apprehension still occurs revolving around the movement of tissues in the surgical process. This
often affects the correct setting essential for augmented reality to function.
There are several applications for AR in the tourism industries and sightseeing. The aptitude to
supplement a live view of exhibitions in an arts center with details and statistics is a natural
usage of the technology. Madden, 2011 says that out in the contemporary world, sightseeing is
being improved by use of the augmented reality. By means of a smartphone fortified with a
camera, sightseers are now able to travel through famous places and see truths and statistics
presented as an overlap on their live screen (Kounavis, Kasimati, & Zamani 2012). These
presentations apply GPS as well as image recognition tools to search for facts from a virtual
databank. Other than statistics about a historic place, applications are there which reminisce
about the history and display how the site looked 15, 60 or even 200 years ago.
With new improvements in computing supremacy and knowledge, gaming applications in AR
are on the upturn. Head-worn schemes are now reasonably priced and computing clout is more
transportable than ever. Before one says "Pokemon Go," he or she can jump into an augmented

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reality game which functions with their mobile device, overlaying mythological creatures over
their ordinary setting. Popular Android and iOS augmented apps comprise of SpecTrek Ingress,
Ghost Snap AR, Temple Treasure Hunt, Run!, Zombies as well as AR Invaders.
The Layar Reality Browser is an app for Android and iPhone customized to display the world by
showing real-time alphanumeric facts in aggregation with the real world. This application uses
the camera on the mobile gadget to augment user’s reality. By use of the GPS position feature in
the device, the Layar app repossesses information based on where the user is and shows these
figures on the mobile screen. Information concerning popular sites, movies and structures are
enclosed by the app. Street views display the designations of the brasseries and businesses
overlaid over their storefronts (Grubert, Langlotz, & Grasset 2011).
As evidenced from the above literature review, although Augmented Reality has been in
existence for several decades, it was not until iOS and Android smartphones emerged installed
with camera, GPS, and AR ability that AR came by itself with the public. AR technology enables
a combination of a real world with the virtual reality in the form of live film descriptions which
is digitally improved with computer-generated illustrations. It can be experienced via
headphones which individuals put on as well as through exhibitions on mobile devices.

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References
Buckland, E.L., Bioptigen, Inc., 2016. Heads up displays for optical coherence tomography
integrated surgical microscopes. U.S. Patent 9,402,539.
Grubert, J., Langlotz, T. and Grasset, R., 2011. Augmented reality browser survey. Institute for
computer graphics and vision, University of Technology Graz, technical report, (1101).
Kounavis, C.D., Kasimati, A.E. and Zamani, E.D., 2012. Enhancing the tourism experience
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