the ‘canon MR (mixed reality)’ system enables the explorable, full-3D visualization of computer-generated imagery canon MR augmented reality

the new ‘MR (mixed reality) system’ by canon enables the viewing of full-scale, 3-dimensional CGI in real environments. the full-vision headset donned by users integrates not only video cameras and displays but also a positional and directional sensor that ensure that the virtual image is seen at the proper perspective relative to the viewer. canon refers to the system as ‘mixed reality’ to contrast it from a simple superimposing of imagery onto the real environment, since the digital imagery is explorable in realistic 3D thanks to these sensors.

‘canon MR’ is designed particularly for use in the industrial design and manufacturing industries. virtual spaces and interior designs can be visualized in reality; products can designed and tweaked by teams during the development process; and finished objects can be explored by potential clients firsthand.

the device is expected in production by the end of july 2012. watch a promotional video in canon’s press release here.

canon MR augmented reality stored atop the headset of the man at far left is a multipronged tool for interacting with the visualization

canon MR augmented reality example MR view of an object while interacting with it

canon MR augmented reality device in use

canon MR augmented reality example visualizations, in designing a manufacturing plant

— canon MR augmented reality

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