Google used 3D scans to preserve historical sites that could be damaged in the future due to climate change. The company is launching a collection of art and culture with over 50 exhibitions, the collection is meant to highlight the effects of climate change on historical sites. Google's collection is aptly named 'Heritage on the Edge.'
The collection is comprised of five locations which were technologically recreated using 3D scans, photogrammetry as well as drone footage. The list of locations includes Easter Island, the old town of Edinburgh, as well as the ancient town Chan Chan.
Google's efforts in this area could preserve human history for generations to come. Additionally, the exhibition will shed light on some of the issues related to climate change that are not often considered or discussed.
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- 3D Scanning
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing advanced 3D scanning technology to preserve and recreate historical sites at risk due to climate change.
- Cultural Preservation
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating platforms or tools for preserving and showcasing endangered cultural heritage as a response to climate change.
- Climate Change Awareness
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing interactive exhibitions or virtual experiences to educate and raise awareness about the impact of climate change on historical sites.
Sectors Adopting This
- Virtual Reality
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding virtual reality applications to create immersive experiences of endangered historical sites that spark empathy and drive conservation efforts.
- Archaeology and Conservation
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging advanced technologies like 3D scanning and drones in archaeological and conservation practices to protect and document vulnerable sites.
- Museum and Cultural Institutions
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partnering with tech companies to develop digital platforms that enable the preservation and virtual exhibition of endangered cultural heritage sites.
