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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. AR isn't quite the same by bobhagopian · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Augmented reality is definitely cool, and it has a lot of useful applications. However, I don't think it's quite the same as visiting a place for yourself. That's not possible with Pompeii, but I don't think "Augmented Reality Tourism" can approach the majesty of seeing the Niagra Falls or the Pyramids at Giza for yourself. There's just something special about seeing things in real life.

  2. Games section? by jamesgray · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Interesting how this was put in the games section. Since when was tourism/archaeology a game? Not to mention it make my eyes hurt, ha. Cheers, james

  3. Fashionable by Lord_Dweomer · · Score: 2, Insightful
    This is what will make Augmented Reality devices mainstream.

    Once cellphones became compact, well-designed and a social accessory, they went mainstream much faster than they could have if they weren't.

    People are much more accepting of new technology when it appeals to their eye, and looks like something they'd be familiar with. Luckily glasses are familiar, and thin headsets are starting to be what with bluetooth earpieces and stuff like that.

    We just need someone like Apple to come along and come out with something people will want to buy. Once the consumer money is behind it, it could take off in ways the MIT Media Lab never invisioned.

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  4. Re:am I the only one... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Insightful

    too much fox news for you.

    and lay off the crack.

  5. AR is not VR. by twitter · · Score: 4, Insightful
    Augmented reality ... I don't think it's quite the same as visiting a place for yourself.

    RTFA and think please.

    AR is stuff superimposed on reality at the site. If you want the magisty of the site on it's own, take your headset off.

    AR's greatest potential is in historical conservation. It should go far to eliminate botched "restorations" as any number of interpretations can be imaged over the actual object without ever touching it. That's very cool.

    AR's greatest potential revenue will be in historical gaming. People already pay for laser tag and paintball. AR can take them to any battle field, give them grisly wounds and other fun effects. Others might prefer other illusions all will be willing to pay for them and many more will be willing to share what they make without charge.

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  6. Augmented Reality vs Real Reality by QuantumFTL · · Score: 2, Insightful

    I know that Augmented Reality has many places where it can shine - on the battlefield, on the operating table, etc... but doesn't it seem like much of these functionalities simply distract from *REAL* reality? Does it say something about the attention span of this generation that we want to be bombarded with facts everywhere we go, like "Pop Up Video"?

    I mean really, isn't the point of being outside to *GET AWAY* from computers and technology, and experience the real world? I mean, I love cyber space, and not that this isn't a cool technology, but really...