An augmented exhibition podium with free-hand gesture interfaces

Abstract

In this paper we present an augmented exhibition podium that supports natural free-hand 3D interaction for visitors using their own mobile devices. Visitors can hold a smartphone, tablet or wear a Smart Glass, and then point the mobile camera at the podium deck to see Augmented Reality (AR) content overlaid on an exhibit on the mobile display. They can also use their bare hands to interact with these virtual scenes without adding extra hardware (e.g. depth sensor) on their own devices.