Disney Research is using advanced technology to allow groups of people to enjoy augmented reality (AR) together, but unlike the shared reality HoloViveObserver system, you don’t have to hold a device or wear a bulky, head-mounted display. The Magic Bench, a custom software and hardware platform, is actually a combined augmented and mixed reality (MR) experience, and allows users to not only see and hear animated, virtual characters, but feel them as well. Read more at 3DPrint.com: http://3dprint.com/182976/disney-research-magic-bench/