Augmented Reality for Easy Sailing

Abstract

Maritime navigation, and specifically sailing, is an activity influenced by many external factors such as weather and sea conditions, the presence of near obstacles, the state of the vessel; these factors determine the complexity of navigation, making it an activity dedicated to expert enthusiasts and professionist. We believe that the use of Augmented Reality in the field of maritime navigation can greatly help experienced navigators and make this activity more accessible even to the less experienced, while still ensuring its safety. The concept of Easy Sailing thus evolves/innovates, thanks to the fundamental instrument of AR used as an amplifier of the human senses, designed to inform the navigator, compensating for his lack of experience.