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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. Great by Sipos · · Score: 5, Funny

    so now I can spend my holidays with computers too.

  5. 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.

  6. Technology behind Augmented Reality by FiReaNGeL · · Score: 4, Informative

    The tech behind this amazing stuff is from 2d3, a UK company. Among others, WETA digitals (responsible for the LOTR CG effects) used their camera-tracking soft for post-production.

    Holodeck, closer than we think?

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  7. 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*

  8. The Implications of AR Tourism by Spellunk · · Score: 3, Informative
    Not only does this appear to greatly help tourism by drawing children (and their parents) to sites that may have been dying from a worldwide slump in tourism.

    My first thought when reading the article was "they are going to make great interactive video games with this".

    Good job posting this in the games section.
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  9. 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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