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Augmented Reality Tourism

Posted by michael on from the we-have-the-technology dept.

pershino writes "Augmented reality is gaining real world application to take us backwards. The BBC has a story about a European Union-funded project providing tourists with computer-augmented versions of archaeological attractions like Pompeii."

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  1. How long to the augmented Mars experience? by syrinje · · Score: 4, Funny

    And more importantly - will my stupendously Total Recall memory of the vacation be rudely disturbed by strange freaky humanoid maritian colonisers trying to kill me in the subterranean hum of the power plant?

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  2. Character responses ... by isometrick · · Score: 5, Funny

    "Pompeii would be peopled by computer-generated characters"

    How would they respond to you running around saying "YOU'RE ALL GOING TO DIE IN A FIERY DEATH!!!!"

    1. Re:Character responses ... by MikeXpop · · Score: 3, Funny

      They would probably wonder what language you were speaking.

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  3. am I the only one... by nbert · · Score: 4, Funny

    who read "Augmented Reality Terrorism" the first time? Note for next time: Read the headline twice before reading the article. Saves you from a lot of confusion...

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  4. Already Done It by dupper · · Score: 1, Funny

    I've already been an augmented reality tourist.

  5. Great by Sipos · · Score: 5, Funny

    so now I can spend my holidays with computers too.

  6. Pompeii by GrAfFiT · · Score: 4, Funny

    Everyone knows there are several brothels in Pompeii... right ?
    Pompeii would be peopled by computer-generated characters
    That would be cool, for sure. More interesting, immediately.

  7. Does not seem very appealing by Timesprout · · Score: 2, Funny

    computer-augmented versions of archaeological attractions like Pompeii

    What do they do, lock you in a server room running 10,000 AMD chips spiked at 100% usage and wait for your skin to start melting?

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  8. Virtual Life next? by mikewas · · Score: 2, Funny
    Why limit yourself to archeological digs. Have an entire Virtual Life. Make everything better -- all day -- and all night.

    Where do I sign up?

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  9. Could be usefull by Nikkos · · Score: 2, Funny

    I think we've all been waiting for good VR tech to start becomming a reality, but what would people most like to use it for?

    I can think of a few ways... Tour of the Playboy Mansion
    Tour of the Penthouse Photo studios
    Tour of the Dallas Cheerleader locker room (or any Cheerleader's locker-room..)

  10. Re:AR isn't quite the same by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    but I don't think "Augmented Reality Tourism" can approach the majesty of seeing the Niagra Falls or the Pyramids at Giza for yourself ...if only there were a way to see the pyramids of giza without being pestered every five seconds with shouts of "hey mister!" from people trying to sell you things you don't want. i don't know about niagra falls though. i've never been there, but i usually tell everyone that i met a girl there.

  11. Good news for Slashdot users... by comrade009 · · Score: 1, Funny

    Augmented reality should be able to turn the love doll lying in your closet into a real woman!

  12. An interesting research project... by suso · · Score: 4, Funny

    You know, some day someone is going to do their PhD thesis on what types of words and stories are most likely to attract the attention of geeks.

    "Augmented Reality"

    *click*

    *webserver breaks*

  13. Re:AR isn't quite the same by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    i don't know about niagra falls though. i've never been there, i usually tell everyone that i met a girl there.

    Every slashdotter does. Unfortunately it's all the same girl. She gets around...like a record.