Augmented reality in forensics and forensic medicine - Current status and future prospects

Area of Science:

• Digital Forensics
• Forensic Medicine
• Computer Science

Background:

• Traditional forensic investigation methods face limitations with increasing digitization.
• Integrating digital data visualization with real-world crime scenes is challenging.
• Augmented reality (AR) offers potential solutions for enhanced forensic tasks.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore current applications of AR in forensic science and medicine.
• To explain the technological foundations of AR relevant to forensics.
• To highlight the benefits of AR for investigators.

Main Methods:

• Review of existing AR applications in forensic investigations.
• Discussion of AR technological principles.
• Analysis of advantages AR offers for forensic tasks.

Main Results:

• AR can improve visualization and interaction with forensic data.
• AR supports investigators both at the crime scene and during post-scene analysis.
• Current applications demonstrate AR's utility in various forensic disciplines.

Conclusions:

• AR technology presents significant advantages for forensic investigations.
• AR enhances the capabilities of forensic specialists through improved visualization and interaction.
• Future developments in AR promise further advancements in forensic science and medicine.