Augmented Reality Turns Rock Climbing into a Real-World Video Game
Augmented reality (AR) generally exists through the lens of our smartphones as information layered on top of what the camera sees, but it doesn't have to. Developer Jon Cheng worked with an indoor climbing facility in Somerville, Massachussetts, called Brooklyn Boulders, to turn rock climbing into a real-world video game where participants compete in a time trial to hit virtual markers on the wall. Don't Miss: What's the Difference Between Virtual, Augmented & Mixed Reality? Have a look at the video below to see it in action. Instead of relying on physical sensors on the wall, the system... more
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