Re: TECH: Cheapo Augmented Reality & Telepresence Spycams

Eugene Leitl (Eugene.Leitl@lrz.uni-muenchen.de)
Sat, 4 Jan 1997 11:19:42 +0100 (MET)


On Fri, 3 Jan 1997, Regina Pancake wrote:

> Regarding your v.r. problem, why do you have to wear anything on your head
> at all? why not utilize the go anywhere solution. yes I'm talking about
> computer controlled (smart) all terrian holographic generators directly
> linked to your server. Yes? no?

1. because it is cheaper (no need to install beamers in the Gobi/dark
side of the Moon/Magellan Clouds. Holographic generators do not exist)
2. because you can do true interactive 3d
3. because you decide what you see, not relying on the owner of the beamer

ciao,
'gene