The mix of 3D laser scanning services and virtual and augmented reality has resulted in some interesting applications that we will discuss here. 3D laser scanning is a method of capturing reality. Virtual Reality is a method of experiencing a new reality. Augmented Reality is a way of modifying your view of the real world. When you combine these things you get some great and unexpected solutions.
Try Before You Build
This under-rated method is quite revolutionary when you think about it. An architect can design an outlandish building on the computer using 3D laser scan data. Then, he/she can experience this design using Virtual Reality. Virtual reality fools the senses into making it look as if you are really there. To be able to experience the vibe or the feeling of being in a place before it even exists is the stuff of science fiction. But the idea of VR is not new, so it is human nature that we lose appreciation for just how incredible that is.
Find The Right Sofa
A related example, is that once that architect’s design is passed to the engineers and get’s built, Augmented Reality can be used to visualize the best choice of couch to pick. Or it can help you select a color for your wall, by looking at your actual wall through a camera either on your phone or tablet. Again, it all seems commonplace now, and how spoiled we have become to have these incredible 3D technology tools in abundance.
Connect With The Past
Apart from building and design, 3D laser scanning and virtual reality (VR) have found a place in the field of historical preservation. These technologies provide people the ability to see and experience things from the past, both recent and ancient, through the creation of augmented reality and virtual reality experiences. 3D laser scanning provides an important role in capturing and preserving places of historical significance. Mankind has a tendency to destroy, and historical sites can be lost forever if not preserved digital means. 3D technology as made it simpler to preserve and remember ancient relics and is contributing to their preservation for future generations.
There are many more advantages and applications of 3D laser scanning, AR and VR. We feel many of the best ones are yet to be found. Anything improvements to the fields of architecture, engineering, building, and historical preservation is always is always a win in our opinion.
