Abstract
Audio Augmented Reality (AAR) consists of adding spatial audio entities into the real environment. Existing mobile applications and technologies open questions around interactive and collaborative AAR. This paper proposes an experiment to examine how spatial audio can prompt and support actions in interactive AAR experiences; how distinct auditory information influence collaborative tasks and group dynamics; and how gamified AAR can enhance participatory storytelling. We are developing an interactive multiplayer experience in AAR using the Bose âFramesâ audio sunglasses. Four participants at a time will go through a gamified story that attempts to interfere with group dynamics. In this paper we present our AAR platform and collaborative game in terms of experience design, and detail the testing methodology and analysis that we will conduct to answer our research questions.
This paper was written primarily by Valentin Bauer and Anna Nagele, and describes work carried out during an internship at ±«Óătv R&D. The full list of authors is: Valentin Bauer (QMUL), Anna Nagele (QMUL), Chris Baume (±«Óătv R&D), Tim Cowlishaw (±«Óătv R&D), Henry Cooke (±«Óătv R&D), Chris Pike (±«Óătv R&D), and Patrick G. T. Healey (QMUL).
This work was supported by the EPSRC and AHRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Media and Arts Technology at Queen Mary University London and ±«Óătv R&D.
The paper was presented at the conference EuroVR 2019: Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality. It was the winner of the Best Scientific Poster Award at the conference. DOI:[10.1007/978-3-030-31908-320](https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-31908-320)
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