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Friars use AI and lasers to restore 13th-century Italian basilica
Original: Friars at the Basilica of Saint Francis turn to AI, lasers and gigapixel cameras to repair 13th century church
Franciscan friars at the Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi have adopted AI, laser scanning and gigapixel photography to help repair the 13th-century church. The technology allows them to map damage to frescoes and stonework in minute detail, guiding restoration of the basilica that houses the tomb of Saint Francis, one of Italy's most important pilgrimage sites.
Why now: The striking blend of ancient religious heritage with cutting-edge technology has drawn widespread interest.
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