Posts Tagged Digital Innovation

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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Great new article about our demonstration at Get Digital Manchester

By on July 30, 2014   /   News  

Follow the link at the bottom of the post to read the full story about what was on show at the Get Digital Manchester event. In the meantime here is an excerpt from what “Contrado Digital” had to say about us:

“The people demonstrating Google Glass are from Manchester Metropolitan University who have recently been working with Manchester Art Gallery to look at interesting ways to enhance the experience of visitors to the gallery. […] The idea behind the trial at Manchester Art Gallery is to provide visitors additional information about the paintings they are looking at such as the date the painting was created, where it was painted, the type of material used and the dimensions of the painting along with other information about the painting. Sure you can have all of this on a small placard next to the painting, although this is a single static piece of information which often doesn’t give you any context. For example, imagine being able to say “OK Glass, find more paintings in this art gallery by this artist”. This connection is how Google Glass can really enhance the experience for people.”

Full Story from Contrado Digital available here: http://www.contradodigital.com/2014/07/20/having-a-play-with-oculus-rift-and-google-glass-at-get-digital-manchester/#.U9iqPCirGrI

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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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Media Coverage by the Independent and Manchester Evening News

By on June 2, 2014   /   News  
Media Coverage by the Independent and Manchester Evening News

The Independent and Manchester Evening News have run articles last week on the Art Gallery project carried out at the CARH in collaboration with the Manchester Art Gallery. Below a few pictures of meeting Emily Heward and the MEN photographer at the Art Gallery to record the Video, shoot some pictures and getting them to try out Google Glass and the Art Gallery trial application.

Follow the links for the original articles:

The Independent Article

Manchester Evening News Article

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CARH attending and presenting at the Digital Innovation Meeting at MMU

By on May 31, 2014   /   News  
CARH attending and presenting at the Digital Innovation Meeting at MMU

Dr. Timothy Jung was invited to speak at the Manchester Metropolitan University Digital Innovation meeting to present the work carried out at Creative Augmented Realities Hub (CARH). The Digital Innovation meeting was a gathering of staff from accross all faculties to discuss the digital agenda for MMU and how the newly created Digital Innovation Centre will aid cross-collaboration between disciplines and faculties. The projects conducted at the Creative Augmented Realities Hub (CARH) was called a prime example of interdisciplinary collaboration and adoption of innovative technologies to further MMU’s position as an innovative University.

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