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Chris Kercheval of The Committee explores ideas for unleashing reality capture’s potential.
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Join us as we delve into the dynamic world of reality capture. Our guest, Chris Kercheval, a founding member of the reality capture group known as The Committee and a support specialist at Leica Geosystems, highlights the need for industry self-regulation to foster growth without external mandates. We talk about common challenges such as the need for standards in reality capture and the lack of a common educational foundation. We explore early progress being made by The Committee and the timing for initiatives such as a reality capture certification program. We also discuss exciting advancements in technology, including the potential of AI and the increasing portability of equipment. Join us as we examine how these changes are shaping the future of reality capture across various industries.
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Follow Chris Kercheval on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopher-kercheval
Chapters:
0:45-2:32 – The craziest reality capture project
2:33-7:01 – Why reality capture needs to change
7:02-9:47 – What is The Committee?
9:53-16:01 – The Committee’s main focus: education
16:02-20:44 – Technology standards and preliminary steps to get there
20:45-25:17 – The user’s responsibility
25:18-32:56 – The potential of AI vs. human curiosity
32:57-39:01 – The timing and objectives of a reality capture certification
39:02-40:19 – How to get involved in The Committee
40:20-43:01 – The most common challenges in reality capture
43:02-46:06 – What excites Chris about the future
46:07-47:42 – Where to find Chris
Chris Kercheval of The Committee explores ideas for unleashing reality capture’s potential.
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Join us as we delve into the dynamic world of reality capture. Our guest, Chris Kercheval, a founding member of the reality capture group known as The Committee and a support specialist at Leica Geosystems, highlights the need for industry self-regulation to foster growth without external mandates. We talk about common challenges such as the need for standards in reality capture and the lack of a common educational foundation. We explore early progress being made by The Committee and the timing for initiatives such as a reality capture certification program. We also discuss exciting advancements in technology, including the potential of AI and the increasing portability of equipment. Join us as we examine how these changes are shaping the future of reality capture across various industries.
If you enjoy our content, don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Your support helps us continue bringing you intriguing and thought-provoking discussions on Tech Insider.
📌 Learn more about this topic: pure-surveying.com/tag/reality-capture
Follow Chris Kercheval on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopher-kercheval
Chapters:
0:45-2:32 – The craziest reality capture project
2:33-7:01 – Why reality capture needs to change
7:02-9:47 – What is The Committee?
9:53-16:01 – The Committee’s main focus: education
16:02-20:44 – Technology standards and preliminary steps to get there
20:45-25:17 – The user’s responsibility
25:18-32:56 – The potential of AI vs. human curiosity
32:57-39:01 – The timing and objectives of a reality capture certification
39:02-40:19 – How to get involved in The Committee
40:20-43:01 – The most common challenges in reality capture
43:02-46:06 – What excites Chris about the future
46:07-47:42 – Where to find Chris
