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ThinkBIM – May 2013

ThinkBIMAugmented reality

Paul Wilkinson@EEPaul

(pwcom.co.uk)

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Augmented reality?

“live, direct or indirect, view of a physical, real-world environment whose elements are augmented by computer-generated sensory input such as sound, video, graphics or GPS

data.”

(Wikipedia)

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AR hardware components

Processor Display Sensors Input devices

Typically, a tablet or smartphone with camera sensors such as accelerometer, GPS and solid state compass

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AR in sport broadcasting on television

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AR for interior design, furniture sales, etc

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AR and mapping

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Location-specific photos, docs, wiki?

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Location + augmented reality + data

Mobile location-specific visualisation?

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AR for visualisation

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SNOW Architects• Daqri.com mobile

web app builder• iPhone, iPad,

Android apps to view Microstation BIMs

BIM visualisation via AR and QR codes?

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Temporary works visualisation

(Photo: courtesy of Costain/Network Rail)

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Task support

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Real-time building services (or other) data?

“Internet of Things”

Real-time feedback on

building performance