Grace Cathedral Tour - Immersive Gaussian Splat 3D experience

Show HN: Immersive Gaussian Splat tour of grace cathedral, San Francisco

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Step inside the historic Grace Cathedral in San Francisco with this groundbreaking immersive tour powered by Gaussian Splat technology. Created by Vincent Woo and built on the PlayCanvas engine, this project offers a photorealistic, interactive 3D reconstruction of the iconic landmark. It solves the challenge of digital preservation by allowing users to explore intricate architectural details from anywhere in the world. Backed by early prototyping from World Labs, this experience sets a new standard for how we can virtually visit and protect historic locations, blending cutting-edge computer vision with cultural heritage.

"If you have a connection to a historic location that could benefit from digital preservation, please feel free to email Vincent."

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