Thesis - Teknisk Design

Oskar Karlsson, Petter PolsonMaster Thesis 2011 at Chalmers University of TechnologyFinal Result5.4.2 Concept descriptionThe concept of the outdoor exhibit is based on the technology of augmented reality. Through augmented reality it ispossible to project artificial images into a real environment. This could be done either by a smart phone app or withaugmented reality goggles. The installation concept is a grass clad island on the water with a futuristic egg shapedhouse built on it. The house attracts attention and evokes curiosity with the visitors, and makes them excited to use theapp or goggles to watch what happens on the island.In the augmented reality picture a micro grid appears that balances supply and demand of electricity on the island.Small scale renewable power plants emerges, e.g. solar PVs on the roof, a vertical wind mill next to the house, and awave power plant in the water around the island. Other sustainable technologies such as rain water harvesting, energystorage facilities and a spiral-shaped cultivation are shown in the garden around the house. Next a futuristic electricvehicle appears in the water and drive up on land to park next to the house. In the background large off shore windpower farms are visible as well as well as large scale solar power plants.On shore there is a signpost explaining how to use the augmented reality technology and describing the differentobjects and solutions that appear in the picture.Figure 5.25 Outdoor exhibit attractor63