Urban Encounters Reloaded: Towards a Descriptive Account of Augmented Space

Patrick T. Allen (), Ava Fatah gen. Shieck () and David Robison
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Patrick T. Allen: University of Bradford
Ava Fatah gen. Shieck: University College London
David Robison: University College London

A chapter in Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality, 2018, pp 259-273 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract In this chapter, augmented space is described as the layering of media technologies onto the physical space of the city. The approach assesses salient aspects of the experience of space in everyday life, the city and urban space more generally. The chapter discusses these in relation to the deployment of augmenting technologies and modes of display associated with augmented reality, new and digital media: visual or otherwise. Selected work, carried out in relation to culture, leisure and tourism is assessed. These case studies indicate the potential of augmented reality in areas of a) urban design, b) tourism and heritage, and c) the promotion of cycling for health and the creation of alternative transport infrastructure. The main characteristics of AR and augmented space are presented. This is followed by a discussion and development of hybrid research tools and applied in two case studies with a view to providing a potential roadmap for future work in this area.

Keywords: Augmented reality; Augmented space; Ubiquitous and mobile technologies; Human engagement; Media layer (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-64027-3_18

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