Mixed Reality-based Collaborative Virtual Environments

Despite substantial research in Virtual Reality, the
emerging related technology of Mixed Reality (MR)
that creates an environment where virtual and real
objects are presented together on a single display,
has rarely been explored in the Architecture,
Engineering, and Construction (AEC) arena.
Observation of lab-based MR applications highlights
the need for a structured methodology addressing
suitability and usability issues for the application
potentials of MR technology to be fully realized.
This book has addressed the three major serial
development steps: specification, prototyping, and
evaluation. The scientific contribution of the
developed specification was the formulation of a
comprehensive multi-dimensional taxonomy for
specifying MR technology and characteristics. The
concept Mixed Reality-based collaborative virtual
environments (MRCVE) was presented and the
prototypes in two identified application scenarios
(face-to-face scenario and virtual space scenario)
have been successfully developed. Evaluation was
implemented on the basis of the MRCVE prototypes in
terms of benefits validation and usability
evaluation.

Autorentext

Dr. Xiangyu Wang is a Lecturer in the Faculty of Architecture,
Design & Planning, at University of Sydney. He has published
over 100 refereed articles in design and construction.
Dr. Phillip S. Dunston is an Associate Professor in the School
of Civil Engineering at Purdue University. He directs the
Advanced Construction Systems Lab.

Klappentext

Despite substantial research in Virtual Reality, the
emerging related technology of Mixed Reality (MR)
that creates an environment where virtual and real
objects are presented together on a single display,
has rarely been explored in the Architecture,
Engineering, and Construction (AEC) arena.
Observation of lab-based MR applications highlights
the need for a structured methodology addressing
suitability and usability issues for the application
potentials of MR technology to be fully realized.
This book has addressed the three major serial
development steps: specification, prototyping, and
evaluation. The scientific contribution of the
developed specification was the formulation of a
comprehensive multi-dimensional taxonomy for
specifying MR technology and characteristics. The
concept - Mixed Reality-based collaborative virtual
environments (MRCVE) - was presented and the
prototypes in two identified application scenarios
(face-to-face scenario and virtual space scenario)
have been successfully developed. Evaluation was
implemented on the basis of the MRCVE prototypes in
terms of benefits validation and usability
evaluation.