Advancements in Extended Reality for Disaster Preparedness and Heritage Interpretation

The field of Extended Reality (XR) is moving towards more practical and immersive applications, particularly in disaster preparedness and heritage interpretation. Researchers are exploring the use of XR technologies such as Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR), and Virtual Reality (VR) to support more effective planning, communication, and interpretation in these areas. Noteworthy papers include:

  • Designing RoutScape, which presents an XR prototype for visualizing flood scenarios and evacuation routes, highlighting the potential of XR to aid in fostering shared understanding and spatial sensemaking in disaster preparedness efforts.
  • Positioning Monocular Optical See Through Head Worn Displays in Glasses for Everyday Wear, which consolidates findings on the optimal positioning of monocular optical see-through head-worn displays for everyday wear, providing recommendations for text-based tasks and glanceable content.

Sources

Designing RoutScape: Geospatial Prototyping with XR for Flood Evacuation Planning

Assessing the User Experience of Extended Reality Devices for (Dis)Assembly: A Classroom Study

Investigating Resolution Strategies for Workspace-Occlusion in Augmented Virtuality

Positioning Monocular Optical See Through Head Worn Displays in Glasses for Everyday Wear

Using Virtual Reality in Museums to Bridge the Gap Between Material Heritage and the Interpretation of Its Immaterial Context

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