What do you mean it's not cave related? It looks to me like this could be the future of cave mapping. Instead of sketching cave passages by hand while surveying with tape and compass, we will scan cave passages using portable 3D scanners and will use computers to generate extremely accurate and detailed 3D models of caves. Then we will be able to either "print" these 3D models on a 3D printer or else display them interactively on a 3D computer screen, where we will be able to take virtual reality tours through a cave. It will literally add a new dimension to the experience of "armchair caving" and will allow "old timers" to continue caving in virtual reality, even after they are no longer physically able to do so in actual reality. Rod -----Original Message----- From: Fritz Holt Sent: Jul 5, 2011 10:54 AM To: Off-Topic Texas Cavers , Texas Cavers Subject: [Texascavers] FW: 3D PRINTER This is not cave related but is so amazing that I wanted everyone to see it. Science geeks will be especially interested. Fritz ________________________________ Subject: 3D PRINTER Subject: 3D PRINTER watch this... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZboxMsSz5Aw |
