Technology Capture of Space and Objects

Vicky Gallardo shared a bit from BBC News on Google+:

Laser (LiDAR) technology helps capture the now-closed Shipping Galleries of the London Science Museum for virtual visitations. Do not miss the video at the link. Absolutely amazing!

LiDAR refers to Laser Interferometry Detection and Ranging, and in general is used to scope out space and objects in that space, such as making high-resolution maps.

In turn, I followed suit and shared it:  (1) Definitely an awesome video +Vicky Gallardo. In a way, it's technological bridge from the old Shipping Galleries, to the new exhibits at the Science Museum. I wonder if the Google Art Project also uses this LiDAR technology.

(2) The 3D LiDAR technology, that was used to "capture" the Shipping Galleries in the London Science Museum (see my previous post), reminds me of some of the visuals in the film "Deja Vu."

Google Art Project

(3) Moreover, the 3D LiDAR technology reminds me of Google Art Project, which offers us a virtual (3D) tour of art museums and allows us to see art pieces from all of angles and distances.

Thank you for reading, and let me know what you think!

Ron Villejo, PhD