Extending Reality: Consuming Urban Digital Twins through Augmented and Virtual Reality
by Korbinian Kringer
We as humans perceive almost 80% of our environment through our eyes. We think, dream, and speak in pictures. Whether it's photos on social media or short instruction videos on the web, we prefer simple, visually appealing content over long and complex texts in books or articles. Visual representation has become the most basic form of communication. Technological innovations continue to drive and accelerate this process. Parallel realities can be created through augmented (AR), virtual (VR), or mixed reality (MR). By using these technologies, we can communicate more effectively and turn information in an immersive experience.
With the help of 3D city models, detailed visualizations of the urban environment are possible. In addition to the current situation, we can present simulation results, urban planning concepts and what-if scenarios. In this Barcamp session, we want to discuss existing and potential use cases of Urban Digital Twins with VR, AR and MR technology. What are possibilities, benefits, and potential dangers?