Ask in any kid, playing inside the sandbox is fun enough by itself, but an excessive amount of moisture will turn your grainy playground right into a lumpy mess. Researchers at UC Davis have cooked up one solution: an augmented reality sandbox. The project uses a Kinect sensor along with a digital projector and a little bit software to overlay topographical data and simulated water over a standard -- and dry -- sandbox. The result is an augmented environment which might be used to educate geographic, geologic and hydrological concepts. The team hopes the project may help them develop hands-on exhibits for science museums, teaching visitors about contour lines, watersheds, catchment areas and more. Try out the video above for a whole demo, or scope out the source below for the technical nitty-gritty.
From WhatNewsToday.net
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