Carnegie Mellon introduces a new element to AR’s taxonomy

Another way to see thigs that aren’t there If you have a standard-size lamp you can experience augmented reality without any head gear—this is a new category, kinda. The Future Interfaces Group at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, have introduced what they are calling Desktopography. A projection and sensing system that allows the user to interact with virtual components on every day surfaces. A depth-sensing camera mounted in with a projector, and powered by a standard lamp socket, as a lightbulb replacement is all it takes. The lamp could be a hanging overhead lamp as shown in the associated images,