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Augmented Reality: The Next Step to Interactive Learning

Augmented reality is a new technology combining a reality and computer generated images. The technology uses a camera, a computer and symbols on an object. The computer is then able to recognize the symbol and replaces it on a computer screen with a graphic image such as a 3D model or uses the symbols as a command the user issues.

[|How stuff works]

Augmented reality can be used as an extension to books, like text books or books one would normally read casually. Here is A good example of a [|Text book or game] being used with augmented reality to promote learning. The symbol reveals information about different parts of a body. The game shows how the symbols can be used to make an interactive game where you are part of.

The popular game system the PlayStation 3 by Sony has been developing games like [|Eye Pet] or [|Eye of Judgement]. Within these games the players can interact with creatures as if they were actually sitting right in front of you.

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