The designer for this installation uses a sand table, a Kinect sensor and a projector to create an interactive topographical map. I first saw this shared by some of my natural science major friends on Facebook, many of whom were excited for such a hands-on illustration of geographic processes. It interests me because, as I showed with my first project, I'm passionate about the way technology can raise awareness about the natural environment. The augmented reality sandbox is a perfect example of this. It effectively communicates a complex geographic idea through a simple projection, a tactile interface and a sensor. It's designed as a way to attract children to these subjects in museum exhibits, and I can imagine it would succeed in making a lasting impression on any kid who might play with it.
Source Link: http://www.theverge.com/2012/5/6/3003630/augmented-reality-sandbox-kinect-topographic-map
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