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A conceptual design and assessment of a low-cost augmented reality headset

Thesis: S.M. in Engineering and Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, System Design and Management Program, May, 2020 / Cataloged from the official version of thesis. / Includes bibliographical references (pages 53-54). / Along with the exponential advancement of technologies, the way people receive information and communicate with one another has been constantly changing, moving from traditional letters, newspapers and televisions to modern computers and smartphones. In the meantime, screens of various sizes have also flooded our lives, ranging from wall-mounted projections to the tiny screens of wearables. Every interface is a medium where information can be displayed, delivered and digested. In recent years, as smartphones mature, numerous industry reports have predicted that augmented reality (AR) will bring the next transformational change, replacing smartphones and becoming a significant medium for daily communications. However, many of the technical barriers remain unconquered, resulting in slow market penetration and user adoption. In this paper, a conceptual design of a low-cost AR device will be proposed along with extensive market analysis and in-depth user research. The goal is to significantly univeil the actual user needs and lower the technical barriers of entry for ordinary consumers to purchase, enjoy and co-create AR devices and applications. / by Ming-Hui Wu. / S.M. in Engineering and Management / S.M.inEngineeringandManagement Massachusetts Institute of Technology, System Design and Management Program

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:MIT/oai:dspace.mit.edu:1721.1/132876
Date January 2020
CreatorsWu, Ming-Hui, S.M. Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
ContributorsMassachusetts Institute of Technology. Integrated Design and Management Program., Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Engineering and Management Program., System Design and Management Program., Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Integrated Design and Management Program, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Engineering and Management Program, System Design and Management Program
PublisherMassachusetts Institute of Technology
Source SetsM.I.T. Theses and Dissertation
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis
Format54 pages, application/pdf
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