Mixed reality seeks to smoothly link physical and digital environments. Using special hardware and software, it’s becoming more and more mainstream.
An environment that combines elements of both virtual reality and the real world could lead to never having to leave the library to attend a meeting. It could mean a whole new way to give presentations. It could be a whole new way to interact with patrons.
- Check out this book…coming soon to your collection? Mixed Reality Book: Earth Structure
- This “Moblie Mixed Reality” article gives some great examples of mixed reality and some suggestions for further reading.
- Video: Is Mixed Reality The Next Step For Instant Messaging?
- So how can you use this in your library? Check this out: Mirrored Message Wall
Cool fact from this 4Cast:
A practical example of mixed reality is the yellow down marker you’ve seen during football games since about 1998. That yellow line helps us follow the game and has won several Emmy Awards for technical achievement.
