The Pivot App Uses Augmented Reality to See the Past in the Present
Meghan Young — March 21, 2015 — Tech
References: kickstarter & fastcoexist
Photographers and artists have been overlaying past and present images together for some time now; but now people can rely on the Pivot app to instantly see what a landscape or city block used to look like years ago instantly. The Pivot app pulls up historical images of a specific location and uses augmented reality to interactively place them on a scene in real-time.
Developed by Asma Jaber, the Pivot app is a great way for people to stay in touch with the past in an easy and convenient way. It also brings added context to an area, which is great for tourists. Yet those who are nostalgic for another era will also appreciate the service the Pivot app provides. It helps preserve cultural heritages.
Developed by Asma Jaber, the Pivot app is a great way for people to stay in touch with the past in an easy and convenient way. It also brings added context to an area, which is great for tourists. Yet those who are nostalgic for another era will also appreciate the service the Pivot app provides. It helps preserve cultural heritages.
Trend Themes
1. Augmented-reality Historic Tourism - Using augmented reality to provide historical context for tourists visiting places of historic importance.
2. Augmented-reality Cultural Preservation - Augmented reality being used as a tool to preserve cultural heritage for future generations.
3. Augmented-reality Time-traveling - The use of augmented reality to transport users to past events or periods, allowing them to experience them in a more immersive way.
Industry Implications
1. Tourism Industry - Tourism industry can use augmented reality to create interactive, immersive experiences for travelers and promote cultural heritage tourism.
2. Art Industry - Art industry can use augmented reality to create interactive installations that explore how history affects our perceptions of the present.
3. Education Industry - The education industry can use augmented reality to create immersive learning experiences, allowing students to explore historical sites and periods in a more engaging way.
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