Real-Time Electromagnetic Visualisation using Augmented Reality and Accelerated 3D Models

Author(s):  
Bawar Jalal ◽  
Valon Blakaj ◽  
Steve Greedy ◽  
Paul Evans
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phathompat Boonyasaknanon ◽  
Raymond Pols ◽  
Katja Schulze ◽  
Robert Rundle

Abstract An augmented reality (AR) system is presented which enhances the real-time collaboration of domain experts involved in the geologic modeling of complex reservoirs. An evaluation of traditional techniques is compared with this new approach. The objective of geologic modeling is to describe the subsurface as accurately and in as much detail as possible given the available data. This is necessarily an iterative process since as new wells are drilled more data becomes available which either validates current assumptions or forces a re-evaluation of the model. As the speed of reservoir development increases there is a need for expeditious updates of the subsurface model as working with an outdated model can lead to costly mistakes. Common practice is for a geologist to maintain the geologic model while working closely with other domain experts who are frequently not co-located with the geologist. Time-critical analysis can be hampered by the fact that reservoirs, which are inherently 3D objects, are traditionally viewed with 2D screens. The system presented here allows the geologic model to be rendered as a hologram in multiple locations to allow domain experts to collaborate and analyze the reservoir in real-time. Collaboration on 3D models has not changed significantly in a generation. For co-located personnel the approach is to gather around a 2D screen. For remote personnel the approach has been sharing a model through a 2D screen along with video chat. These approaches are not optimal for many reasons. Over the years various attempts have been tried to enhance the collaboration experience and have all fallen short. In particular virtual reality (VR) has been seen as a solution to this problem. However, we have found that augmented reality (AR) is a much better solution for many subtle reasons which are explored in the paper. AR has already acquired an impressive track record in various industries. AR will have applications in nearly all industries. For various historical reasons, the uptake for AR is much faster in some industries than others. It is too early to tell whether the use of augmented reality in geological applications will be transformative, however the results of this initial work are promising.


2005 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 264-277 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hee Lin Wang ◽  
Kuntal Sengupta ◽  
Pankaj Kumar ◽  
Rajeev Sharma

Developing a seamless merging of real and virtual image streams and 3D models is an active research topic in augmented reality (AR). We propose a method for real-time augmentation of real videos with 2D and 3D objects by addressing the occlusion issue in an unique fashion. For virtual planar objects (such as images), the 2D overlay is automatically overlaid in a planar region selected by the user in the video. The overlay is robust to arbitrary camera motion. Furthermore, a unique background-foreground segmentation algorithm renders this augmented overlay as part of the background if it coincides with foreground objects in the video stream, giving the impression that it is occluded by foreground objects. The proposed technique does not require multiple cameras, camera calibration, use of fiducials, or a structural model of the scene to work. Extending the work further, we propose a novel method of augmentation by using trifocal tensors to augment 3D objects in 3D scenes to similar effect and implement it in real time as a proof of concept. We show several results of the successful working of our algorithm in real-life situations. The technique works on a real-time video from a USB camera, Creative Webcam III, onaPIV1.6GHz system without any special hardware support.


2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fransiskus Panca Juniawan ◽  
Dwi Yuny Sylfania ◽  
Harrizki Arie Pradana ◽  
Laurentinus Laurentinus

Dengan berkembangnya teknologi, kesadaran akan pentingnya alat musik tradisional menjadi berkurang. Demikian juga dengan alat musik tradisional Bangka yang mulai kehilangan popularitasnya. Kondisi saat ini, para remaja di Bangka kebanyakan tidak dapat memainkan alat musik tradisionalnya. Begitu juga dengan anak-anak yang belum mengetahui dan bahkan tidak mengenal alat musik tradisional daerah mereka. Jika kondisi ini dibiarkan, dikhawatirkan keberadaan alat musik tradisional Bangka akan hilang, begitu juga dengan sumber daya manusia yang dapat memainkannya. Untuk menghindari hal tersebut, dibuatlah aplikasi pengenalan alat musik tradisional Bangka menggunakan Augmented Reality (AR). AR dipilih karena dapat memberikan gambaran alat musik secara real time dalam bentuk 3D sesuai dengan pergerakan kamera smartphone yang dinamis. Empat objek 3D alat musik yakni dambus, rebab, rebanatamborin, dan gong yang dibuat menggunakan Autodesk Maya. AR yang dibangun menggunakan metode berbasis marker. Metode ini dipilih agar lebih mudah digunakan oleh pengguna yang mayoritasnya adalah anak-anak. Selain itu, kelebihan metode ini memiliki tingkat akurasi posisi yang sangat tinggi. Unity sebagai engine untuk penerapan AR 3D modelling pada sistem Android dan Vuforia SDK sebagai engine pembentuk marker augmented reality. Pengujian fungsional memiliki hasil 100% dengan sistem yang berjalan baik. Hasil pengujian kinerja deteksi objek AR berdasarkan intensitas cahaya diketahui bahwa smartphone yang memiliki dua kamera di bagian belakang dapat mendeteksi objek dengan intensitas cahaya 0 Lux pada malam hari dengan kondisi gelap, sedangkan yang hanya memiliki satu kamera tidak dapat mendeteksi objek. Pengujian warna marker mendapatkan hasil modifikasi warna marker pink, kuning, dan hitam yang masih memungkinkan untuk pendeteksian objek, walaupun objek yang tampil tidak stabil. Dari pengujian kertas marker diketahui bahwa jenis kertas tidak berpengaruh terhadap pendeteksian objek. Pengujian beta dilakukan dengan cara membagikan kuesioner terkait pengalaman pengguna dalam penggunaan sistem. Hasil survei diketahui pengguna merasa sangat setuju dengan nilai sebesar 80%, bahwa penggunaan sistem dapat membantu mereka dalam mengenal alat musik tradisional Bangka.   With the incessant development of technology, awareness on the importance of traditional musical instruments has declined. Similarly, teenagers living in Bangka no longer play their traditional musical instruments, and children are not exposed to their cultural heritage. However, if this continues, it is feared that the existence of traditional Bangka musical instruments will soon go extinct. To avoid this, researchers have proposed an application to identify this media using Augmented Reality (AR). This technique was chosen due to its ability to provide visuals of musical instruments in real time using 3D models in accordance with the dynamic movement of smartphone cameras. This comprises of four 3D objects namely dambus, rebab, rebanatamborin, and gong, which were designed and developed using Autodesk Maya. AR is built using marker-based methods, which was chosen for easy use because majority of its users are children, and its high level of accuracy. Unity was utilized as an engine for its implementation in the Android system, and Vuforia SDK as augmented reality marker-builder engine. Functional testing showed 100% results which means that the system is running well. From the results of the AR object detection performance test based on light intensity it is known that a smartphone with two cameras in the backside has the ability to detect objects with a light intensity of 0 Lux in dark rooms, while the other smartphone with one camera failed to detect the objects. Color testing obtained a modification of marker colors comprising of pink, yellow, and black which are still able to detect objects, although not stable. The paper test marker has no effect on object detection. Beta testing questionnaires were used to obtain information related to user experience. From the survey results, it is known that users strongly agree (80%) that the use of the system helps them to recognize traditional Bangka musical instruments.


Heritage ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 2044-2053
Author(s):  
Stefano Brusaporci ◽  
Pamela Maiezza

The aim of this paper is to present the use of 3D models and augmented reality (AR) to study and communicate architectural and urban values and, therefore, favor the development of dedicated forms of “smart heritage”. The study rises from a reflection on the concept of “heritage”, as defined in the international documents, intended as an evolving idea that puts together tangible and intangible aspects. Moreover, digital technologies favor “phygital” applications where the digital dimension support the traditional ones. In this way, AR allows the superimposition of multimedia information to heritage, respecting the historical matter of the artefacts, and supporting a “smart heritage” application. In particular, mobile AR, with real-time and ubiquitous visualizations, offers the opportunity to show past urban and architectural configurations to investigate and describe the transformations that have led to the current configuration, and consequently highlighting the present historical and architectural values of the buildings. Two case studies are presented: the square of St. Basilio Monastery, with its historical transformations, and the Basilica of Collemaggio, a pivotal building in the rites of “Perdonanza Celestiniana”.


2017 ◽  
Vol 79 (3) ◽  
pp. 176-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina Manrique-Juan ◽  
Zaira V. E. Grostieta-Dominguez ◽  
Ricardo Rojas-Ruiz ◽  
Moises Alencastre-Miranda ◽  
Lourdes Muñoz-Gómez ◽  
...  

In this paper, we present an augmented reality learning system that uses the input of a depth camera to interactively teach anatomy to high school students. The objective is to exemplify human anatomy by displaying 3D models over the body of a person in real time, using the Microsoft Kinect depth camera. The users can see how bones, muscles, or organs are distributed in their bodies without the use of targets for tracking.


2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rujianto Eko Saputro ◽  
Dhanar Intan Surya Saputra
Keyword(s):  

Media pembelajaran ternyata selalu mengikuti perkembangan teknologi yangada, mulai dari teknologi cetak, audio visual, komputer sampai teknologi gabunganantara teknologi cetak dengan komputer. Saat ini media pembelajaran hasil gabunganteknologi cetak dan komputer dapat diwujudkan dengan media teknologi AugmentedReality (AR). Augmented Reality (AR) adalah teknologi yang digunakan untukmerealisasikan dunia virtual ke dalam dunia nyata secara real-time. Organ pencernaanmanusia terdiri atas Mulut, Kerongkongan atau esofagus, Lambung, Usus halus, danUsus besar. Media pembelajaran mengenal organ pencernaan manusia pada saat inisangat monoton, yaitu melalui gambar, buku atau bahkan alat proyeksi lainnya.Menggunakan Augmented Reality yang mampu merealisasikan dunia virtual ke dunianyata, dapat mengubah objek-objek tersebut menjadi objek 3D, sehingga metodepembelajaran tidaklah monoton dan anak-anak jadi terpacu untuk mengetahuinya lebihlanjut, seperti mengetahui nama organ dan keterangan dari masing-masing organtersebut.


2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyle Plunkett

This manuscript provides two demonstrations of how Augmented Reality (AR), which is the projection of virtual information onto a real-world object, can be applied in the classroom and in the laboratory. Using only a smart phone and the free HP Reveal app, content rich AR notecards were prepared. The physical notecards are based on Organic Chemistry I reactions and show only a reagent and substrate. Upon interacting with the HP Reveal app, an AR video projection shows the product of the reaction as well as a real-time, hand-drawn curved-arrow mechanism of how the product is formed. Thirty AR notecards based on common Organic Chemistry I reactions and mechanisms are provided in the Supporting Information and are available for widespread use. In addition, the HP Reveal app was used to create AR video projections onto laboratory instrumentation so that a virtual expert can guide the user during the equipment setup and operation.


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