GamiLiDAR – Gamified augmented reality applications for observing trees and forests using LiDAR

In GamiLiDAR, gamified augmented reality applications are developed to observe trees and forests using light detection and ranging (LiDAR) technology in consumer devices. The approach enables data collection while experiencing gameful interaction, enhancing the capacity to collect forest data and making the experience engaging. We produce proof-of-concept applications that are used to 1) collect point cloud and other spatial data to derive forest characteristics, and 2) gather behavioural data to gain insight into how user actions relate to the collected forest characteristics and to the applied game mechanics. The research has been conceived as a spin-off of the UNITE flagship and is conducted at Tampere University and The University of Eastern Finland.

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The project group includes:

TAU

Consortium PI Dr. Timo Nummenmaa

Dr. Samuli Laato

Ville Uhlgren

Juhani Linna

UEF

PI Prof. Mikko Vastaranta

Dr. Tuomas Yrttimaa

Philip Chambers

Noora Tienaho

 

Funding

Research Council of Finland

Co-operators

The research is conducted at Tampere University and The University of Eastern Finland.

 

Contact persons

Timo Nummenmaa

Senior Research Fellow

Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences
Tampere University