Daily Archives: April 10, 2010
Evacuating 70,000 Sports Fans in Less Than an Hour? Rehearse It With 70,000 Avatars
What sports fan hasn’t grumbled while waiting in a long, snaking lines to get into the stadium for the big game? It’s enough to discourage even a diehard fan. But if you think it’s a hassle getting into a sold-out game, imagine trying to get out after a bomb explodes — or even to get out under a bomb threat, for that matter.
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Humans or Cyborgs in Space?
Computer-enhanced vision adds a ‘sixth sense’
Or this: You have been spotted on the street by an old friend whose name suddenly eludes you. But even before there is time to shake hands, a glance at your smartphone reveals her identity and the date of your last encounter.
Welcome to the world of augmented reality, the here-and-now enhancement of everyday experience through virtual, interactive technology.
The Monster Engine
The process is simple. I project a child’s drawing with an opaque projector, faithfully tracing each line. Applying a combination of logic and instinct, I then paint the image as realistically as I can .My medium is mixed—primarily acrylic, airbrush, and colored pencil.
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