Type: Maker Workbench
Topic(s): Engineering | Science
Tags: display 3d earth visualization persistence+of+vision pov
Displaying surface images of spherical objects in true 3D, the Orb allows the viewing of information -- such as the breakup of Pangea -- with unprecedented perspective.
A background in electrical engineering, computer science, and music, along with a spot at NYU's Interactive Telecommunications Program coalesce to create Nick's current fascination with three-dimensional persistence of vision displays. At Maker Faire 2010 he will demo the latest iteration of The ORB.
