Simon Denny Drone AR vs LumenAR

In 2019, Amazon filed a patent for a, „Unmanned Aerial Vehicle with Inflatable Membrane“ The human delivery worker replacement drone includes a balloon component, which inflates during the last part of the vehicle’s journey to consumers – cutting down potentially disturbing noise from its propellors. Lifted directly from an advertisement about the role of data in mineral mining, this animation of a globe could be seen as a short hand for Rio Tinto’s view of the planet; as a resource to be mined. Rio Tinto is one of the oldest and largest mining companies on the planet and responsible for vast mineral extraction used in many industries. Rio Tinto relies on Amazon’s cloud hosting service AWS for its data management infrastructure – a core part of worker-less mine automation efforts. AWS is the largest cloud services provider in the world.

Lumen AR is an application designed to support and enhance “Lumen: The Journey to Hope” LARP event, organized by the EDGE Consortium. “Lumen is a LARP about a group of seeming strangers – the seekers – who attend a retreat at a mysterious location known only as Hope. There is magic to be found at Hope, for those who truly need it. Through unorthodox rituals and mystical practices, the seekers confront their deepest struggles and guide others through processes of transformation. Secrets unravel, bonds form, and relationships are tested. Will they find healing—or something far more unexpected? Embrace the journey of change, build a community, support others, and rediscover hope in this unique, immersive experience. Lumen is designed to teach elements of transformational analog role-playing game design through play itself.” Lumen AR application offers a personal space for the player to develop their character. Add your chosen Archetype Cards to your profile, keep track of relationships & their character traits, and use the Diary section to write down notes, dreams and ideas. The application is also home to all the relevant info for the LARP, including the Player’s Handbook, Roman Gods, schedules etc. Check the multi-layered map to navigate the ancient halls and great gardens of Convento dell’Incontro and the surrounding areas. The application does not require internet connection after install. App features: - Profile page for character creation - Contacts list - Card scanner & browser for Archetype & Fate Card decks - Maps of the location - Player’s Handbook with handy shortcuts to schedule & lore - Diary section for personal notes