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Re:Wikipedia enhanced with Augmented 3D models by netfire on Tuesday November 06, 2012 @04:09PM (#4750771)
Yes, printing is part is a problem, but I just don't see the advantage of being able to explore a model using the augmented reality technology instead of just using your mouse or finger to rotate the model on the device itself. Interesting? yes. Useful? no.
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Re:Wikipedia enhanced with Augmented 3D models by jfchianetta on Tuesday November 06, 2012 @05:24PM (#4751164)
The Augmented Reality view gives you the size information that you don't have in a browser. If you look at the Apple I for instance in AR you can do this kind of comparison : http://augmentedev.com/files/AugmentPic26.jpg
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Re:Wikipedia enhanced with Augmented 3D models by Geoff_Sylvain on Tuesday November 06, 2012 @04:25PM (#4750855)
well, you're right but in the case of Eiffel tower, i'd rather prefer to show it to my kids in big size than in a 3D browser... i think it make sense for artwork as well.
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