3D printers are opening a great world of possibilities wherever a utility is found. Functions such as taking one of these printers into space to create tools is one of those incredible abilities that are related to this ability to create 3D objects that can otherwise be very difficult.
One of those incredible ideas comes from The Unseen Art project, which has been devised by Helsinki-based designer Marc Dillon, who uses 3d prints to give blind people the opportunity to experience classical art through what is a sense such as touch. A great initiative that takes us to other latitudes what a device such as a 3D printer can offer.
«Imagine that you can't know how is the smile of the Mona Lisa, or how are Van Gogh's sunflowers. Imagine that you hear many people talking about it and that they know of its existence, but that you cannot experience it for yourself. For millions of people who are blind, this is a reality.«Says the project in a video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWYr5pplWXY
They use 3D technology and 3D printing in sand to recreate those works of art at a scale and quality that can be put into museums. In this way, they approximate the sensations that these works give to people who, through touch, can touch themselves to what extent the corners of the lips reach in Leonardo da Vinci's work.
Although the goal is unique, the Unseen Art project is not the first to come up with this concept. 3D printing has been used to turn photos into "touchable memories", and has even helped a blind woman "see" her child by ultrasound while she was still pregnant.
Unseen Art is found as part of an IndieGoGo project who can be helped to find your target financing and make it a great reality.
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Another job that may be of interest to you may be this projection in 3D high quality.