The Mei-Chan 3D Guide Helps Navigate With "Human" Interaction
Amelia Roblin — May 10, 2011 — Tech
References: itmedia.co.jp & dvice
Some people have no problem reading maps in unfamiliar cities, but for those who get more out of a conversation and pointing fingers, the Mei-Chan 3D Guide is a brilliant idea.
The Nagoya Institute of Technology produced this digital directory to help visitors navigate the campus with ease. Wherever such a system is placed, a user can approach the double screen and be greeted by a helpful virtual anime character who knows the neighborhood better than Google Maps.
An outsider can effortlessly ask the avatar a question and be bestowed with verbal directions, realistic hand gestures, comprehensive interactive maps, images and more. The Mei-Chan 3D Guide will give travelers the information they seek without hesitation and with all of the knowledge of a local.
The Nagoya Institute of Technology produced this digital directory to help visitors navigate the campus with ease. Wherever such a system is placed, a user can approach the double screen and be greeted by a helpful virtual anime character who knows the neighborhood better than Google Maps.
An outsider can effortlessly ask the avatar a question and be bestowed with verbal directions, realistic hand gestures, comprehensive interactive maps, images and more. The Mei-Chan 3D Guide will give travelers the information they seek without hesitation and with all of the knowledge of a local.
Trend Themes
1. Life-size Digital Tour Guides - The Mei-Chan 3D Guide demonstrates the potential for life-size digital tour guides that provide interactive and personalized navigation assistance.
2. Human Interaction - The use of virtual anime characters in the Mei-Chan 3D Guide highlights the trend of incorporating human-like interaction in digital guide systems.
3. Enhanced User Experience - The Mei-Chan 3D Guide's comprehensive interactive features, including verbal directions and realistic hand gestures, showcases the trend of enhancing user experience in digital navigation tools.
Industry Implications
1. Tourism and Hospitality - The tourism and hospitality industry can benefit from adopting life-size digital tour guides to enhance the visitor experience and provide personalized assistance.
2. Technology and Software Development - The development of innovative digital guide systems like the Mei-Chan 3D Guide presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the technology and software development industry.
3. Education and Training - The Mei-Chan 3D Guide's application in navigating the Nagoya Institute of Technology campus suggests potential use in the education and training industry for interactive campus tours and navigation assistance.
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