The Perceptual Science of Augmented Reality

Augmented reality (AR) systems aim to alter our view of the world and enable us to see things that are not actually there. The resulting discrepancy between perception and reality can create compelling entertainment and can support innovative approaches to education, guidance, and assistive tools. H...

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Published inAnnual review of vision science Vol. 9; no. 1; pp. 455 - 478
Main Author Cooper, Emily A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Annual Reviews 15.09.2023
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augmented reality
display systems
visual perception
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Summary:Augmented reality (AR) systems aim to alter our view of the world and enable us to see things that are not actually there. The resulting discrepancy between perception and reality can create compelling entertainment and can support innovative approaches to education, guidance, and assistive tools. However, building an AR system that effectively integrates with our natural visual experience is hard. AR systems often suffer from visual limitations and artifacts, and addressing these flaws requires basic knowledge of perception. At the same time, AR system development can serve as a catalyst that drives innovative new research in perceptual science. This review describes recent perceptual research pertinent to and driven by modern AR systems, with the goal of highlighting thought-provoking areas of inquiry and open questions.
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ISSN:2374-4642
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DOI:10.1146/annurev-vision-111022-123758