Augmented reality system lets you see through walls

Date: 4/3/2010

Source: www.newscientist.com

It is now possible for drivers to see through buildings and around blind corners to help to minimise the risk of collision with hidden obstacles. The prototype of an augmented reality system was presented at the International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality in Orlando, Florida.

The prototype combines images from two cameras: one that captures the driver’s view and the other that monitors the “invisible” view beyond the visual obstruction. A processor within the vehicle then combines the views and projects what is hidden from the driver’s view.  Existing CCTV cameras could be used to provide the view of invisible scenes, whereas the driver’s view could be monitored by cameras mounted on cars.

Keywords: Incident, In-vehicle systems, Monitoring, Safety, Traffic information