Hololens - the new future of 3D geological interpretation?
James Siddorn
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James Siddorn
Structural Geology | Precious and Base Metal Exploration | Resource Development | Mining
Microsoft HoloLens is the first fully untethered, see-through holographic computer. It enables high-definition holograms to come to life in your world, seamlessly integrating with your physical places, spaces, and things. Microsoft call this experience mixed reality.
https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-hololens/en-us
This has unparalleled potential for 3D geological interpretation and mine design, allowing the geologist and engineer the opportunity to work within an immersive environment, truly surrounded by their data in 3D like never before. No longer restricted by the 2D screen environment, clumsy 3D glasses or 3D rooms with dual projectors, the end-user will have total control to walk through their model interpreting as they go. The software vendors need to be watching this space, as this technology is coming fast and has immense potential.
Biostatistician - State of Nevada, DHHS - Consulting Geologist private sector
8yEven better would be a 'data summary' on the side giving the probability that what you are observing/working with is in fact the reality in the ground. From an 'expert modeling' perspective, being able to 'wave over' the contact surface might be achievable and useful in the near term. I have heard rumors that this is to be a part of the Windows 10 release!
Lead Structural Geology
8yPhantastic potential! Though I fear walking through your data doesn't necessarily help you standing back far enough to understand patterns, but rather result in the opposite, i.e. not to see the wood for the trees.
Economic Geologist. CIP
8yInteresting
Helping geologists turn rocks into money.
8yVery cool! It's about time the hard rock mining industry got on the same technological level as oil and gas....as long as the glasses are ANSI certified ;)