Bow Valley rock climber taking navigation tools to next level through augmented reality
Climber Ben Pearman is developing an augmented reality app called RockXR to assist climbers with navigation on vertical terrain. By using spatial data and AR goggles, the app projects route lines and holds onto the rock face to help climbers stay on track.
Why it matters
This innovation represents a significant intersection of extreme sports and wearable technology, potentially increasing safety and accessibility in technical climbing.
BOW VALLEY - Most climbers would've given Ben Pearman a second look the day he took his latest high-tech innovation to the crag.
The article is a straightforward report on a technological innovation in a niche hobby, devoid of ideological bias.
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