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Google Glass Project Summary

By on August 5, 2014   /   News  
Google Glass Project Summary

 

In January 2014, the Creative Augmented Realities Hub at Manchester Metropolitan University started the first Google Glass project in cooperation with Manchester Art Gallery and 33 Labs from California. Being among the first in the UK, the project was aiding Manchester’s Digital City strategy of becoming a leading city for digital technologies. More and more people use mobile devices on a daily basis and wearable gadgets are at the forefront in 2014, expected to become the next big thing on the technology stage. Visitors were able to explore the art gallery in a completely different light, receiving augmented information to create a unique experience of cultural heritage. This project aided Manchester in its aim to become a leading Smart City.

Full summary to download click here: Google Glass Project Summary

 

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We were at the Get Digital Festival @ Manchester Central Library

By on July 23, 2014   /   News  
We were at the Get Digital Festival @ Manchester Central Library

On the 17th July, we set set up our demo stand at the get digital festival at the newly renovated Manchester Central Library. We presented our Museum Zoom application that was developed by our partners at 33Labs for the Manchester Art Gallery and showed off Google Glass. Mancunian Matters  has written a great summary of the event and about us, so check it out via the link at the bottom of this post.

Here’s the part about us……

“Manchester Metropolitan University’s Creative Augmented Realities Hub has developed a new software, in connection with Manchester Art Gallery, which utilises Google’s new pioneering glasses.

The software provides those viewing artwork through the lenses with background information and directs them to other pieces with similar themes.

The applications of these technological advances were described across the board as a ‘new way of getting information that makes it more interactive and exciting.’

The occasion not only gave the public a glimpse into the advances of technology, but also the advances taking place within the Central Library’s itself.”

http://www.mancunianmatters.co.uk/content/170769818-lets-get-digital-manchester-central-library-celebrates-turning-80-gadget-fest

 

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The New MuseumZoom app for the Manchester Art Gallery trial

By on June 10, 2014   /   News  
The New MuseumZoom app for the Manchester Art Gallery trial

Our partner and developer from 33Labs has  just finished the next version of the MuseumZoom app to be tested at the Manchester Art Gallery during the 16th and 17th of June.  The feedback from the first trial has been incorporated into the development of the second revision which now runs much smoother,  has significantly more content and functunality than the first prototype and has been reworked to feel more intuitive.

Some of the changes that were made include:

Addition of eight other paintings

Addition of categories for further exploration grouped into three themes: 1) more painting from the same artist 2) more paintings on the same medium 3) more paintings of the same theme

Inclusion of a video explaining the content

Possibility to read aloud additional information in relation to the aspect of the painting the user wants

Possibility to share information discovered through the app to the social network of their choice

The addition of a location card to indicate where the paintings are within the gallery

The second trial is scheduled to take place at the Manchester Art Gallery from about 11am to 5pm on Monday and Tuesday the 16th and 17th of June. If you are interested in participating please contact us via c.leue@mmu.ac.uk or via Facebook.

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Google Glass Trials at the Manchester Art Gallery

By on April 24, 2014   /   News  
Google Glass Trials at the Manchester Art Gallery

On April 10th and 11th the first Google Glass Application Test took place at Manchester Art Gallery. We aimed to identify user requirements and art gallery visitors’ general perception in regards to using Google Glass within the art gallery environment. In total, 29 participants tested the Google Glass application, developed by 33 Labs from California, on a painting of George Stubbs.

 

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Museum Zoom App for the Manchester Art Gallery

By on April 24, 2014   /   News  
Museum Zoom App for the Manchester Art Gallery

As Part of the Google Glass trials at the Manchester Art Gallery, a sample application was created by our Partners at 33Labs which contained additional information as well as audio comentary for the painting of the “Cheetah and Stag with two Indians”. The application allowed for additional Information to be displayed on Glass such as the painting properties, information about the artist or similar paintings to the one beeing viewed. In addition, audio commentary on the history and meaning behind the painting was available to be heared over the device. Below are a couple of exaple slides of the App that showcase the type of information beeing shown and the layout of the cards.

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