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Volkswagen taps into the power of augmented reality

10/07/201310/06/2013 Stephen Vagus

Metaio and Volkswagen launch augmented reality project Augmented reality is becoming more common in the auto industry. While some automakers are using the technology for a new generation of navigation systems that can turn windshields into interactive digital maps, others are using augmented reality to help people take care of their cars. Metaio, a pioneer in the augmented reality field, has teamed with German automaker to launch the MARTA project, which leverages augmented reality to aid in servicing a vehicle. MARTA project to be demonstrated alongside XL1 The MARTA project…

Pentagon orders augmented reality contact lenses from Innovega

04/16/2012 Stephen Vagus

Augmented reality lenses not just for video games! The U.S. Department of Defense is becoming more enamored with the prospects of augmented reality that, this week, the Pentagon issued an order for an augmented reality system that is used for contact lenses. The system, called iOptik, is developed by Innovega, a manufacturer of wearable interfaces. It is based upon dual focus contact lenses and Innovega claims that the system expands a person’s field of vision significantly. Because it is, essentially, a dual focus lens, wearers will be able to will…