Magic Paddle: A Tangible Augmented Reality Interface for Object Manipulation

Abstract

In this demonstration we show a computer vision based Augmented Reality system called Magic Paddle. This system has been designed to support a Tangible Augmented Reality approach in which lessons from Tangible User Interface design are applied to the design of AR interfaces. Magic Paddle is an AR interaction system including virtual object manipulations in tabletop environment. User can construct a 3D scene by manipulating virtual objects with a physical paddle as if he manipulates real objects.