I did my MSc project using VRML and Java, At the time most of the implementations were missing large parts of the VRML2.0 spec. It had some nice stuff, like being able to embed a program to create geometry.
Part of the problem was just being a little early with most machines lacking 3D graphics chips, really limiting the type of scene you could create. Today even some peoples phones have 3D chips in them, so that less of a problem.
Having real 3D building without a plugin like live maps currently requires would be nice, I know the mapping provides have the data already. Plus loads of other ideas I've not even thought of. I still feel it will have an uphill battle but really hope I'm wrong
Part of the problem was just being a little early with most machines lacking 3D graphics chips, really limiting the type of scene you could create. Today even some peoples phones have 3D chips in them, so that less of a problem.
Having real 3D building without a plugin like live maps currently requires would be nice, I know the mapping provides have the data already. Plus loads of other ideas I've not even thought of. I still feel it will have an uphill battle but really hope I'm wrong