CaminAR: Supporting Walk-and-talk Experiences for Remote Dyads using Augmented Reality on Smart Glasses

TL;DR

CaminAR is an AR system that enables remote dyads to walk and talk together by superimposing avatars onto the physical environment through smart glasses, simulating co-located walking experiences.

Contribution

This paper introduces CaminAR, a novel AR system that supports remote social walking by synchronizing visual and auditory cues on smart glasses.

Findings

Enables real-time remote walking and talking experience

Uses avatar superimposition to simulate co-presence

Enhances remote social interaction during walks

Abstract

In this paper, we propose CaminAR, an augmented reality (AR) system for remote social walking among dyads. CaminAR enables two people who are physically away from one another to synchronously see and hear each other while going on a walk. The system shows a partner's avatar superimposed onto the physical world using smart glasses while walking and talking. Using a combination of visual and auditory augments, CaminAR simulates the experience of co-located walking when dyads are apart.