Details

Status: Available
Type(s): Master Thesis
Participants: 1 Student
Keywords: Augmented Reality, GPS, outdoor-tracking

Task Description

AR tracking solutions are not usually suitable for large outdoor areas

Development of an outdoor GPS-based tracking system for wearable AR devices (e.g., Magic Leap, Microsoft HoloLens)

  • Verify the accuracy of a GPS system (REDCatch):
  • Comparison with the wearable AR device tracking system
  • How to use GPS positional data to improve tracking
  • User tests to assess the effectiveness of the proposed solution from a human-centered perspective

Requirements

  • Knowledge of C#, Java/Android, C++ (depending on the configuration)
  • Experience with ROS (Robot Operating System), or willing to learn it

Environment

  • Many possible solutions (to be discussed)
  • Windows (Unity3D)
  • Android (for GPS)
  • Ubuntu for ROS

Contact

For more information please contact Francesco De Pace.