Mobile augmented reality, an advanced tool for the construction sector

Abstract

Augmented reality is nowadays a novel technology that is acquiring great relevancy as a research area. This technology complements the perception and interaction with the real world and allows placing the user in a real environment augmented with additional information generated by computer. Throughout last years it is increasing the interest and the results reached in the technologies of augmented reality on desktop environments. However there are numerous environments of application of these technologies that require mobility of the user, need of access to the information at any time and any place, in these cases there becomes necessary the utilization of mobile devices. Construction Sector is a clear example. The development of mobile computing solutions is crucial in construction sites. The permanent change of the site (workers, activities, work place, etc.) implies that users need to get permanently updated information. Mobile computing solutions make this information available without reducing or disturbing the mobility and agility of the users. In this paper we present the mobile augmented reality as an advanced and innovative tool for the construction