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Main Author: Belz, Jan Henry
Format: Preprint
Published: 2026
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Online Access:https://arxiv.org/abs/2605.15924
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author Belz, Jan Henry
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contents In virtual reality environments, the alignment of perceptual modalities is crucial for immersion and presence. In the AR domain, it is difficult to create such alignments because elements in the physical world are often beyond the user's control. However, recent advances in generative AI enable on-demand content creation, enabling highly reactive AR experiences. Combined with contextual information about the physical world, it has become possible to design experiences that seamlessly align with the user's environment. In this reflection paper, I emphasize the importance of "synchronized" realities for context-aware AR experiences, particularly in mobility scenarios. I present several examples of existing synchronized experiences and examine their commonalities and distinctions. Finally, I discuss opportunities and pitfalls of synchronizing AR experiences with the physical world.
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spellingShingle Synchronized Realities: Towards Magic Mobile Experiences through Aligned AR
Belz, Jan Henry
Human-Computer Interaction
In virtual reality environments, the alignment of perceptual modalities is crucial for immersion and presence. In the AR domain, it is difficult to create such alignments because elements in the physical world are often beyond the user's control. However, recent advances in generative AI enable on-demand content creation, enabling highly reactive AR experiences. Combined with contextual information about the physical world, it has become possible to design experiences that seamlessly align with the user's environment. In this reflection paper, I emphasize the importance of "synchronized" realities for context-aware AR experiences, particularly in mobility scenarios. I present several examples of existing synchronized experiences and examine their commonalities and distinctions. Finally, I discuss opportunities and pitfalls of synchronizing AR experiences with the physical world.
title Synchronized Realities: Towards Magic Mobile Experiences through Aligned AR
topic Human-Computer Interaction
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2605.15924