These diverse creative expressions, both in Otago, are signs the world is in the midst of a Covid-accelerated technology transformation, with virtual reality and augmented reality leading the charge. AR overlays the real world with digital objects or information, most often viewed on smart phones (although AR glasses are increasingly available). One of Max Mollison’s creations for the Otago Museum exhibition. Otago Museum marketing manager Kate Oktay demonstrates the sort of immersive, augmented reality experience awaiting visitors to Plunge. Mollison came in contact with Otago Museum in 2017, when he made a piece of clothing for a museum exhibition.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 20, 2021 00:41 UTC