Using four AR markers, we created a defined physical AR space with redundancy so that users can put their hands onto the physical space. Using the same redundancy technique, we created a specialized drawing paper where users can draw their custom characters. Once held up to the camera, the whitespace is removed and the character is scanned into the environment. Using specified augmented reality markers, users can also manipulate the environment by planting trees, changing the world textures, and zooming in on a specific characters.

1. Draw your character onto the AR paper
   
   
   
   
2. Hold the paper up to the camera to scan the character into the environment
   
   
3. Watch your character explore the environment and interact with other characters
   
   
   
   
4. Zoom in on your character to get a better view
   
   
   
   
5. Plant trees and change the texture of the environment
   
   

Rock Zou, Clare Carroll, and Yuji Tsuchikawa (from left to right).