~[Cerebral Graffiti]~
Augmented Reality(AR~ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augmented_reality ) is closer and closer
upon the horizon. Products like GoogleGlass ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Glass ), Recon Instruments ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recon_Instruments ) and others are
beginning to show us what our future could look like (or at the very
least how we will see it). I have joined a few groups about AR tech
and applications in the past year and I am very hopeful about the
proliferation of this technology in the next decade (no I am not a
stock advisor) and the fantastic development rush for apps that will
be unlike anything previous in hour history. These technologies and
apps can be designed to specifically enhance or guide human
performance in a way previously unimaginable.
The next generation of space suits also
incorporates this technology ( http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2011-06/nasas-next-gen-spacesuit-could-have-helmet-display ) and I am hopeful of a time where these digital overlays are pretty
common for nearly every vocation. What we are really talking about is
the introduction of Heads Up Display technology of the purest and
most integrated variety. A cybernetic hybridization of the head
senses and technology coming together at last. For many years
research has been done on the utilization of voice commands and eye
reactions on computer interfaces ( http://empowerednews.net/blink-eye-tracking-technology-for-computer-control-from-cms-llc-inspired-by-paralyzed-father/1825143/ ). Through further natural use as time goes on, jargon and
enhancements in performance based on user feedback will result in a
totally intuitive and utilitarian computer interface.
Please also take a look at the series
H+ on youtube ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZedLgAF9aEg ). It is a
show about bio-genetically integrated (trans-human) AU and the first
episode is only a few minutes long after a minute or two you will see
the sort of tech possible.
There is also an ad on youtube for a
fictitious aerosol based playstation9 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPFoh75sbSU you might still be able to
find. That says nothing of movies like total recall or the matrix
that take the argument to an existential level. But mostly I am
interested to hear thoughts on this new wave of high-tech instruments
and what you think, if anything, they will mean for the future of
space exploration. Some examples of tech I would like to see is;
-The ability to overlay data on visible
terrain so that,for example areas containing hazardous terrain can be
avoided. -Recon Instruments HUD technology, for example, is generally
engaged and encouraged by extreme sports such as mountain skiing,
diving, etc
-The ability to overlay instructions
for repairs or scientific procedures
-The ability to quickly capture video
and audio of a persons experience - similar to everyone having
cameras on their phones now, except you could record a hike you go on
or kayaking in first person view, etc
What sort of experience with HUD do you
have already ? Video games, maps, etc ?
What sort of apps do you think would be
especially useful in outer space ?
Do you see any other emerging
technologies that merge well with the potential for AR ?
