By definition

Augmented reality (AR) is a term for a live direct or indirect view of a physical real-world environment whose elements are merged with (or augmented by) virtual computer-generated imagery – creating a mixed reality.

I have already selected some AR research topics that would be useful for educating kids or making life easier for disabled people. Planning to discuss this issue with my adviser tomorrow, If he agrees what I’m thinking that’d be great.

Tonight, I downloaded the ARToolKit, built and got working my first simple AR application on Snow Leopard. Proof: