Interacting With Augmented Reality Mirrors

Abstract

This chapter deals with the topic of Augmented Reality Mirrors (ARMs) – a kind of specular interfaces making use of Augmented Reality technology. The review presented in the chapter first analyses the current setups for the construction of ARMs. Secondly, it presents a study on their potential for inferring in human perception (e.g. behaviour and emotions) and the high interactivity potential and usability they have. In the third place, it shows their use in different areas of knowledge, namely entertainment, edutainment, clothing, arts and medical therapy. Then, the chapter presents a discussion, highlighting the current technological barriers and the need for more research. Finally, future challenges are provided.

Digital Cultural Heritage

“…"TinajAR: An Edutainment Augmented Reality Mirror for the Dissemination and Reinterpretation of Cultural Heritage" [15] describes a system dealing with ceramic heritage, designed to be both an edutainment application and an artistic piece. TinajAR features an AR mirror metaphor [16,17] (i.e., users see themselves immersed in an augmented environment). As an artistic expression, TinajAR seeks to reinterpret an ancient type of cellar called a calado, which was used to store wine in northern Spain.…”

When Augmented Reality Met Art: Lessons Learned from Researcher–Artist Interdisciplinary Work

“…Results were also disseminated in journals and conferences [32,33]. Other artistic pieces built following the concept of the Augmented User (but with some variations-a kind of AR mirror with a third user point of view) are Live LEGO House (2006) and ARJazz (2007).…”

“…In Figure 2, an installation of the Magic Tunnel is shown, with a user augmented with virtual characters inspired in Las Señoritas de Avignon, from Pablo Picasso. Results were also disseminated in journals and conferences [32,33].…”

On a First Evaluation of ROMOT—A RObotic 3D MOvie Theatre—For Driving Safety Awareness

“…This setup consists of a video-based augmented reality mirror (ARM) [25,26] scene, which is also seen stereoscopically. ARMs can bring a further step in user immersion, as the audience can actually see a real-time image of themselves and feel part of the created environment.…”