The RealityMashers: Augmented Reality Wide Field-of-View Optical See-Through Head Mounted Displays

Optical see-through (OST) displays can overlay computer generated graphics on top of the physical world, effectually fusing the two worlds together. However, current OST displays have a limited (compared to the human) field-of-view (FOV) and are powered by laptops which hinders their mobility. Furthermore the systems are designed for single-user experiences and therefore cannot be used for collocated multi-user applications. In this paper we contribute the design of the RealityMashers, two wide FOV OST displays that can be manufactured using rapid-prototyping techniques. We also contribute preliminary user feedback providing insights into enhancing future RealityMasher experiences. By providing the RealityMasher's schematics we hope to make Augmented Reality more accessible and as a result accelerate the research in the field.

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