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Waldorf Astoria Chicago adopts augmented reality for kids

Stephen Vagus
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Hotel embraces augmented reality with new campaign The Waldorf Astoria in Chicago has launched a new kid-friendly campaign that encourages young visitors to stare at walls. The hotel has embraced augmented reality and will be embedding digital content in wall decals that have been designed by RoomMates, a designer of wall stickers and other home decorations. The decals will feature popular characters from Disney, Pixar, and The Muppets and kids will be able to experience the augmented reality content contained in these decals using a smart phone. Wall decals provide…

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REVEL takes augmented reality beyond the realm of sight

Stephen Vagus
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Researchers develop augmented reality system that influences touch Augmented reality has caught the attention of Disney. Researchers at Disney Research have been experimenting with the technology recently, looking for ways to manipulate it and discover how it can be used. Augmented reality is well known for its ability to change the way people see the world, but Disney researchers believe that the technology could also change the way people feel the world. Researchers have developed a new augmented reality system called REVEL. The system makes it possible to feel a variety…

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