NEW DELHI: An augmented reality application - ‘Sakaar’ – which is a live direct view of a physical, real-world environment whose elements are augmented (or supplemented) by computer-generated 3D models, animations, videos etc. has been launched by the Government.

DECU-ISRO has developed this application for Android devices, which was launched by Minister of State for Atomic Energy and Space Jitendra Singh.

The technology enhances the user’s current perception of reality. Augmentation is in real time and the information is overlaid on the live view of the device’s camera. Essentially, AR requires three elements: Android device with back camera, AR application, AR Markers. The multimedia content, which is embedded in the Sakaar app, is generated with the support of multimedia and editing facilities of DECU-ISRO.

Sakaar consists of 3D models of MOM, RISAT, rockets (PSLV, GSLV Mk-III); videos of INSAT 3D-predicting cyclones, GSLV D5/Cryo, Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) orbit insertion, launch video of MOM, 360 degree animated view of MOM; Anaglyph of Mars surface.

The sakaar app is loaded on webpage with the URL: http://www.sac.gov.in/SACSITE/sakaar/index.html. User can scan the QR code using a QR code reader on the device for downloading the app.