Difference between revisions of "CastAR"

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CastAR is an Augmented Reality head-mounted display developed by Technical Illusions. Similar to other AR Devices, castAR projects 3D renderings onto physical surfaces. To create 3D imageries on top of physical objects, the glasses-like device uses 2 micro-projectors to cast stereoscopic images onto a retro-reflective surface. The images bounce from the retro-reflective surface back onto the user's eyes, creating 3D, holographic-like images floating on the surface. A built-in camera, along with sensors, tracks the movements and the positions of your head. Additionally, an AR/VR clip-on can be placed onto the glasses to create an immersive Virtual Reality experience. CastAR's Kickstarter Campaign began on October 14, 2013 and raised 1,052,110 dollars out of its initial goal of 400,000 dollars.

Hardware

Glasses

The Glasses has two high-res micro projectors on top of its lenses. The projectors cast stereoscopic images onto a retro-reflective surface. Each projector refreshes at 120 Hz with very high fill factor. This means that the users will not experience any "screen door" effect. The glasses fit over most prescription glasses.

In the center of the glasses is a tracking camera. The camera is able to track at 120 Hz with low latency. The camera along with the Gyroscope and Magnetometer within the glasses enable the user to have 6 degrees of freedom.

AR and VR Clip-on

Magic Wand

RFID Tracking Grid

Bases

Specifications

Apps

Developer

CastVR SDK

CastVR SDK

History