Name: Augmented-reality maps
Uploaded: 2010-02-13T09:54:00Z
Duration: 7 min 56 s
Description: In a demo that drew gasps at TED2010, Blaise Aguera y Arcas demos new augmented-reality mapping technology from Microsoft.

Blaise Agüera y Arcas: Augmented-reality maps

Augmented-reality maps

In a demo that drew gasps at TED2010, Blaise Aguera y Arcas demos new augmented-reality mapping technology from Microsoft.

Digital maps are transforming from static guides to immersive, interactive canvases combining 3D imagery, real-time data, and crowd-sourced content. In one vivid example, earthquake maps showed before-and-after aerial photos of Haiti within days of the disaster. By integrating user photos, blogs, and live video, these new maps allow people to explore cities, markets, and even the night sky in ways that feel immediate and deeply connected. This technology lays the foundation for powerful augmented reality experiences that blend digital and physical worlds.