Blocks: Collaborative and Persistent Augmented Reality Experiences

Published: 11 September 2019
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Blocks: Collaborative and Persistent Augmented Reality Experiences
Ubicomp 2019

Authors:
Anhong Guo, Ilter Canberk, Hannah Murphy, Andrés Monroy-Hernández, Rajan Vaish

Abstract:
We introduce Blocks, a mobile application that enables people to co-create AR structures that persist in the physical environment. Using Blocks, end users can collaborate synchronously or asynchronously, whether they are colocated or remote. Additionally, the AR structures can be tied to a physical location or can be accessed from anywhere. We evaluated how people used Blocks through a series of lab and field deployment studies with over 160 participants, and explored the interplay between two collaborative dimensions: space and time. We found that participants preferred creating structures synchronously with colocated collaborators. Additionally, they were most active when they created structures that were not restricted by time or place. Unlike most of today's AR experiences, which focus on content consumption, this work outlines new design opportunities for persistent and collaborative AR experiences that empower anyone to collaborate and create AR content.

Paper available at: https://guoanhong.com/papers/Ubicomp1...

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