Publication/Creation Date

1920

Description

Augmented reality is often defined by the ability to change a viewer’s perception of reality through the overlaying of digital information. Yet there are many cases where non-digital technologies have also been used to augment a viewer’s perception of reality so as to adjust and/or limit exposure to elements of a ‘live” event. These welder’s safety goggles are an interesting case in point. Developed to protect the eyes of welders from sparks and debris, they were also fitted with amber-hued lenses to filter out excessive blue light (preventing the damaging light of “welder’s flash”) and increase visibility in low-light environments, such as during a power outage.

Augments

Altering, Changing, Covering, Deflecting, Filtering, Guarding, Preventing, Protecting, Shielding, Stopping, Working

Technology Keywords

Eyewear Devices, Goggles, Glasses, Augmented Reality (AR)

Keywords

History, Health, Safety, Protection, Museum, Work, Labour

Source

https://ingeniumcanada.org/ingenium/collection-research/collection-item.php?id=1992.1515.001