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Main Authors: Mei, Yanni, Wendt, Samuel, Mueller, Florian, Gugenheimer, Jan
Format: Preprint
Published: 2026
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Online Access:https://arxiv.org/abs/2602.17481
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author Mei, Yanni
Wendt, Samuel
Mueller, Florian
Gugenheimer, Jan
author_facet Mei, Yanni
Wendt, Samuel
Mueller, Florian
Gugenheimer, Jan
contents Augmented Reality (AR) can simulate various visual perceptions, such as how individuals with colorblindness see the world. However, these simulations require developers to predefine each visual effect, limiting flexibility. We present ShadAR, an AR application enabling real-time transformation of visual perception through shader generation using large language models (LLMs). ShadAR allows users to express their visual intent via natural language, which is interpreted by an LLM to generate corresponding shader code. This shader is then compiled real-time to modify the AR headset viewport. We present our LLM-driven shader generation pipeline and demonstrate its ability to transform visual perception for inclusiveness and creativity.
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spellingShingle ShadAR: LLM-driven shader generation to transform visual perception in Augmented Reality
Mei, Yanni
Wendt, Samuel
Mueller, Florian
Gugenheimer, Jan
Human-Computer Interaction
Augmented Reality (AR) can simulate various visual perceptions, such as how individuals with colorblindness see the world. However, these simulations require developers to predefine each visual effect, limiting flexibility. We present ShadAR, an AR application enabling real-time transformation of visual perception through shader generation using large language models (LLMs). ShadAR allows users to express their visual intent via natural language, which is interpreted by an LLM to generate corresponding shader code. This shader is then compiled real-time to modify the AR headset viewport. We present our LLM-driven shader generation pipeline and demonstrate its ability to transform visual perception for inclusiveness and creativity.
title ShadAR: LLM-driven shader generation to transform visual perception in Augmented Reality
topic Human-Computer Interaction
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2602.17481