Magic Mirror: Augmented reality app for iPad 2
Posted on 30. Mar, 2011 by Jonathan Cherry in Technology
The number of truly useful augmented reality applications have been few and far between up until now. Most of the time a surprising 3D rendering on top of an everyday object viewed via a computer device has captured the imagination of viewers for 20 seconds…and then they’re distracted once again by more important things in life – like breathing.
Total Immersion, the global leader in augmented reality, revealed the first augmented reality application developed for the iPad 2. This playful application titled, “AR Magic Mirror” gives users a selection of wacky virtual hairstyles, glasses and accessories to try on, or to try on their friends. The app uses facial recognition to identify the user and apply virtual 3D enhancements to their video image in real time through augmented reality functionality. “AR Magic Mirror” is planned to be a free application available on iTunes.
It’s still not really useful, but we’re getting there.
