Astronauts testing wearable augmented reality system in space

Astronauts at the International Space Station (ISS) are performing a Wearable Augmented Reality (WEAR) experiment. The WEAR system has a headset with camera, motion sensor, and microphones. Processing is performed on a laptop. The voice-controlled augmented reality interface enables the astronauts to view procedures and manuals on a partially see-through screen, without using hands.

On September 19, 2009, crewmember Frank De Winne evaluated the wearable augmented reality system by performing a 2.5 hour maintenance procedure using the system. The WEAR experiment is a 'Voluntary Weekend Science' activity that the astronauts have chosen to do during their time off.

The WEAR experiments can be followed on NASA's daily ISS status reports.