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Black Wall Street: Then and Now

Travel to Tulsa, OK made possible through Gaussian splats in this AR experience. Compare present day Tulsa to historical images of Black Wall Street.

Black Wall Street: Then and Now is an immersive WebAR project that transports users to the historic Greenwood District in Tulsa, Oklahoma, utilizing Niantic Scaniverse and Gaussian Splats technology. This interactive experience offers a unique way to explore and learn about the rich history of Black Wall Street through dynamic visuals, information about the locations, and historical image overlays.

Features:

  • Gaussian Splats: Present day Tulsa was recorded using Niantic Scaniverse and made into immersive portals.
  • Niantic Studio: This project uses Niantic Studio.
  • Tap to place cursor mechanic: In a first, we created a tap to place mechanic for Niantic Studio.
  • Niantic Spaces: : The use of multiple portals was powered by Spaces.
  • Historial image toggle : We allow users to compare the past vs the present with a history image toggle.
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