Imagine being able to bring static diagrams in physics textbooks to life, transforming them into interactive 3D simulations that run, leap, or spin across the page. This is now possible with a new tool called Augmented Physics, developed by a team of computer scientists led by Ryo Suzuki at CU Boulder. The tool uses artificial intelligence and a model from Meta called Segment Anything to allow students to select objects within a diagram and assign them roles, making them move in a scientifically accurate way. For example, a skier can zoom down a hill, hit a jump, and soar, with students able to adjust the friction of the snow to change the skier's speed. The team, which includes Aditya Gunturu, a master's student in computer science at the University of Calgary, envisions a future where education is more interactive and personalized, allowing learners to see complex concepts like momentum and electrical currents in action.
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