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Auflistung nach Schlagwort "Human Augmentation"

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  • editorial
    Introduction to this Special Issue on Smart Glasses
    (i-com: Vol. 15, No. 2, 2016) Oppermann, Leif; Prinz, Wolfgang
    The idea of augmented or virtual reality in combination with head mounted display is being discussed already since at least 1968. However, for a long time, this topic was discussed mainly within the academic research area with only limited effect or uptake in the work place. Primary reason for this was the missing availability of robust and affordable hardware as well as the limited mobile graphics capabilities. This has changed recently with the availability of numerous affordable devices in combination with applications from the entertainment and gaming area.This Special Issue on Smart Glasses presents a mix of recent research papers and reports to provide an overview of ongoing research and developments in work place environments. In the remainder of this introductory paper we present an overview of the history of Smart Glasses and their applications over the last decades. We also clarify the term Augmented Reality in this historic context. Then we present a topology of current products as well as their intended application areas. Finally, we introduce the papers of this issue within this context.
  • Konferenzbeitrag
    NOSEwrist: Natural Olfactory Substitution and Extension wrist
    (Mensch und Computer 2023 - Tagungsband, 2023) Matthies, Denys; Sellhorn, Ole; Gabrecht, Marco; Schuljak, Jörg; Hellbrück, Horst
    In this paper, we present a wearable augmentation device that ultimately aims to substitute and extend olfactory sensation. The device utilizes gas sensors mounted on the wrist, combined with a trained machine learning model, to discriminate liquids such as water, alcohol, fluid accelerant, and vinegar. The device aims to be useful in cases where the sense of taste and smell are compromised, such sometimes occuring during a COVID-19 infection. The paper also discusses potential advancements for this technology to be utilized in a variety of ways, beyond just substituting a broken sense, and how it aligns with the vision of early HCI pioneer Douglas Engelbart, and the concept of Assistive Augmentation. The paper concludes that this technology, in combination with artificial intelligence, has the potential to enrich our physical experience and bring us closer to the idea of a "Cyber-Human" in the future.