Performing routine maintenance on cars with your father/uncle/sibling is a timeless tradition that passes on the basic responsibilities of owning a vehicle. This augmented reality concept from BMW emulates this effect without all of that icky family bonding.
The video below demonstrates how augmented reality could be used to service vehicles by highlighting important items and walking you through even the most difficult repairs. This video is only a concept (judging by the acting and the Oakley Thumps) though something tells me this isn’t far from becoming a reality.
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You will receive your commands and you will obey them without hesitation. No analysis or thought is needed, just do as you are told and all will be fine.
This technology is the great equalizer and cost destroyer, and if you don’t see how that adds up to freedom you need a buckshot mouthwash to improve the planetary IQ.
[...] SekaiCamera are already available for iPhone and Android, and a recent video from BMW showing an augmented reality mechanic’s application made waves on the internet. The term “airtagging” is already in the vernacular. If that [...]
Performing routine maintenance on cars with your father/uncle/sibling is a timeless tradition that passes on the basic responsibilities of owning a vehicle. This augmented reality concept from BMW emulates this effect without all of that icky family bonding.
You will receive your commands and you will obey them without hesitation. No analysis or thought is needed, just do as you are told and all will be fine.
@Dave
This technology is the great equalizer and cost destroyer, and if you don’t see how that adds up to freedom you need a buckshot mouthwash to improve the planetary IQ.
Have a nice day.
[...] SekaiCamera are already available for iPhone and Android, and a recent video from BMW showing an augmented reality mechanic’s application made waves on the internet. The term “airtagging” is already in the vernacular. If that [...]