Bridging real and virtual worlds: This AR platform takes 3D mapping to a whole new level

cointelegraph.com:

The blockchain-powered platform OVER addresses the urgent need for accurate 3D mapping by democratizing map creation, incentivizing participation, and enabling real-time exploration of locations through augmented reality (AR).

Spatial computing will play a key role in Web3 and especially in the metaverse, which will focus on virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) experiences. AR devices like Apple Vision Pro and Meta’s Quest 3 are only the start of the Web’s immersive experience that will become ubiquitous.

Yet, despite these recent strides, the convergence of the metaverse and AR remains an emerging trend, with a pressing need for 3D mapping to serve as the foundational bedrock for immersive world exploration. Traditional mapping methods, once stalwarts in the field, are now falling by the wayside, producing antiquated and imprecise depictions of our ever-evolving world. These models struggle to keep pace with the rapid advancements of Web3 technologies, which demand real-time precision.

While one workaround involves deploying sophisticated yet costly graphics processing units (GPUs) to render remote locations with pinpoint accuracy, this solution proves less tenable for smartphone users and the broader Web3 community due to its prohibitive costs and inherent complexity.

AR technology comes to the rescue by offering a promising solution to today’s mapping challenges. AR not only holds the potential to enhance mapping accuracy but also to do so at a lower cost, all while rendering these benefits more accessible compared to GPU-centric alternatives. By overlaying digital information onto the physical world, AR enriches users' surroundings and reshapes the mapping landscape.

One of the AR projects poised to