# Augmented Reality Rock Walls This Augmented Reality Climbing Wall Aids or Challenges Climbers By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-08-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augmented-reality-climbing References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2014/08/indoor-rock-climbing-augmented-reality.html) & [mediatech.aalto.fi](https://mediatech.aalto.fi/~rakajast/Publs/kajastila_paper_chi_wip_2014_camera_ready.pdf) A group of Media Technology researchers at Finland's [Aalto University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epeli) have come up with augmented reality climbing technology that adds a high-tech level to scaling a rock wall. With this kind of technology in place, climbers can either receive aid, in the form of suggestions of where to move next, or challenges to [gamify the experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urace) even more with additional obstacles. Even if a rock climber has mastered a particular rock wall, this technology makes it so that there are new ways for them to experience it, with the aid of AR graphics. This could also prove to be a fantastic tool for training purposes, since the augmented reality projections serve as a digital guide to the climbing rock wall. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Augmented Reality Climbing:** The use of augmented reality in rock climbing to enhance the experience and provide new challenges. - **Gamification of Rock Climbing:** Transforming rock climbing into a game-like experience by adding obstacles and challenges through augmented reality. - **Training with Augmented Reality:** Utilizing augmented reality projections as a digital guide to train climbers on rock walls. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Recreation:** Integrating augmented reality technology into the outdoor recreation industry to enhance rock climbing experiences. - **Technology and Gaming:** Creating new opportunities for the technology and gaming industries by combining augmented reality with rock climbing. - **Training and Education:** Applying augmented reality in training and education settings to improve rock climbing skills and techniques. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AR-Enabled Ski Goggles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-goggles.md) - [Augmented Reality Cleaning Innovation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-check.md) - [Adventure-Based Fitness Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mount-fitness.md) - [AR-Based Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffity.md) - [Mixed-Reality Wellness Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alo-moves-xr.md) - [Rock-Climbing Work Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-climbing-gym.md) - [Augmented Reality Educational Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augmented-reality-educational-app.md) - [AR-Powered Eye Training Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyes-amblyopia-trainer.md) - [AR-Enabled Ski Rescue Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/argus-ar-helmet.md)