"Virtual Sightseeing uses innovative Augmented Reality technology to explore the areas natural heritage. The systems intuitive tactile interface pinpoints notable geo-referenced points in the landscape ranging from coastal fauna (with special focus on Avencas Beach a special bio-physical interest zone), and the nearby town citadel to Bugio Tower and the Bay of Cascais. Users aim the scenic viewer at the landscape and touch the points on the screen that interest them to access contextualized information in the form of text, images and video."
Developed by: Y Dreams
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Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
History comes alive via Augmented Reality Tours
The BMT Group and the Fraunhofer Institute have teamed up to work on an EU-funded project to offer Augmented Reality content on smartphones to tourists visiting historic sites throughout the continent. This would make it possible to see those buildings and paintings that have since been destroyed, or haven't aged so gracefully. (via Popsci)
in other words, this service adds history layer on top of modern world. cool
Developed by: Instant Reality Org
in other words, this service adds history layer on top of modern world. cool
Developed by: Instant Reality Org
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