I 19 Engineering an Augmented Reality Tour Guide (original) (raw)
Related papers
Interactive Augmented Reality Touring of Archaeological Sites
2002
This paper presents ARCHEOGUIDE, a novel mobile computing guide offering personalized, interactive, augmented reality tours in archaeological sites. The system makes use of a novel outdoor tracking technique, based on GPS and compass readings and real-time image tracking. Multi-modal user interaction techniques relieve the user of the cumbersome task of using keyboard and mouse devices while moving in an outdoor environment. His experience is enhanced by the reconstruction of ruined monuments and the simulation of ancient life in its original background. Examples of the system installation and user touring at the archaeological site of Olympia, Greece, are given.
2001
This paper presents the ARCHEOGUIDE project (Augmented Reality-based Cultural Heritage On-site GUIDE). ARCHEOGUIDE is an IST project, funded by the EU, aiming at providing a personalized electronic guide and tour assistant to cultural site visitors. The system provides on-site help and Augmented Reality reconstructions of ancient ruins, based on user's position and orientation in the cultural site, and realtime image rendering. It incorporates a multimedia database of cultural material for on-line access to cultural data, virtual visits, and restoration information. It uses multi-modal user interfaces and personalizes the flow of information to its user's profile in order to cater for both professional and recreational users, and for applications ranging from archaeological research, to education, multimedia publishing, and cultural tourism. This paper presents the ARCHEOGUIDE system and the experiences gained from the evaluation of an initial prototype by representative user groups at the archeological site of Olympia, Greece.
Mobile augmented reality for interpretation of archaeological sites
Proceedings of the second international ACM workshop on Personalized access to cultural heritage - PATCH '12, 2012
Heritage interpretation plays a key role in understanding, imagining, and appreciating tangible cultural heritage, including historic sites. Interpretation becomes critical for visitors to historic sites that are partially or fully buried or in ruins, which is most often the case for archaeological sites. However, it remains a challenge for developers of AR systems and content to navigate the plethora of technologies and requirements in this evolving area. In response, we present the design of Arbela Layers Uncovered (ALU), a mobile Augmented Reality (AR) system for the ancient site of Arbela, Iraq. The site consists of an accumulation of buried layers left by successive civilizations inhabiting the area. In addition to describing the objectives of ALU, we discuss the development of a proof-of-concept and the design decisions involved. ALU features media for guiding visitors and interpreting and presenting the complex and multifaceted history of the site.
ARCHEOGUIDE: First results of an augmented reality
2001
This paper presents the ARCHEOGUIDE project (Augmented Reality-based Cultural Heritage On-site GUIDE). ARCHEOGUIDE is an IST project, funded by the EU, aiming at providing a personalized electronic guide and tour assistant to cultural site visitors. The system provides on-site help and Augmented Reality reconstructions of ancient ruins, based on user's position and orientation in the cultural site, and realtime image rendering. It incorporates a multimedia database of cultural material for on-line access to cultural data, virtual visits, and restoration information. It uses multi-modal user interfaces and personalizes the flow of information to its user's profile in order to cater for both professional and recreational users, and for applications ranging from archaeological research, to education, multimedia publishing, and cultural tourism. This paper presents the ARCHEOGUIDE system and the experiences gained from the evaluation of an initial prototype by representative user groups at the archeological site of Olympia, Greece.
Mobile Augmented Reality Archæological Reconstruction
2002
This paper describes a mobile augmented reality system, based around a wearable computer, that can be used to provide in situ tours around archæological sites. Ergonomic considerations, intended to make the system usable by the general public, are described. The accuracy of the system is assessed, as this is critical forin situ reconstructions.
Interactive presentation of archaeological objects using virtual and augmented reality
The paper presents a system, called ARCO, which enables museums to build virtual exhibitions of artefacts based on virtual and augmented reality technologies. The forms of virtual reality exhibitions can range from simple three-dimensional presentation of digitised objects, through interactive presentation of 3D spaces such as reconstructed interiors or architectural objects, to highly-interactive 3D educational games. With augmented reality it is possible to build exhibitions that present selected virtual objects in the context of real objects or real places, enabling a user to interact with the virtual object in a natural way. The ARCO system has been deployed in several museums with very promising initial results. Examples of virtual exhibitions built with the ARCO technology as well as their practical use in the museum context are presented in the paper.
AUGMENTED REALITY FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTS ON MOBILE DEVICES: A NOVEL OPEN FRAMEWORK
2014
The wide availability of networked mobile devices provides a reliable platform for the development of the so-called communication engine for museums and cultural tourism. This research presents and discusses a novel open framework, which can be employed to augment the visitor's experience and present targeted information in a personalised audio visual interactive manner on users' personal mobile devices. The proposed approach employs state of the art augmented-reality technologies enabling users to sample the information through the use of their personal mobile devices. Instead of using tagging systems such as visible quick response (QR) markers, users are directed to 1) stand on specific appropriately marked information points, 2) scan the area with their appropriately configured mobile device, and 3) access specific geographical or artefact-based ontologies that may include digitally restored buildings in 3D, audiovisual information on specific artefacts and/or other information of interest with directions to access other information points. The proposed framework may be employed at varying levels of complexity, enabling the development of archaeological edutainment scenarios and games. The use of the proposed technology has multiple advantages, such as: 1) highly-specialised hardware is not required, 2) devices can function in both open and closed spaces, 3) the quality of presentation adapts according to the device used, and 4) further information may be accessed as full interaction is supported. In this paper we review the literature and present technologies and related research that may be employed for the presentation of archaeological information. We also describe the proposed open framework, followed by a presentation of a sample application,-Additional uses are proposed in our conclusions.
The use of augmented realityfor renovation of cultural heritage sites, 2024
Augmented reality is an innovative technology that merges the virtual and real worlds to create a unique interactive experience for users. Although the technology only became widely known in the mid-2000s, its potential and applications continue to evolve rapidly, especially with the advent of smartphones and other mobile devices that allow a wide range of users to interact with augmented reality in their everyday lives. In the field of cultural heritage and tourism, augmented reality opens up new opportunities for the restoration and presentation of historical buildings and places that no longer exist or have been altered by time, giving visitors the opportunity to see and experience the historical environment in its original form. However, to effectively use augmented reality in this area, it is necessary to ensure an exact correspondence between virtual objects and the real environment, as well as to implement navigation functions that will help users easily navigate the virtually restored space. Developing and implementing augmented reality solutions requires not only technological expertise but also a deep understanding of the historical, cultural and social context of the objects being recreated. Based on our research, we have developed a concept of an augmented reality application for the reconstruction and promotion of cultural heritage. This includes methods for accurately recreating historical locations and objects in a virtual environment, as well as developing intuitive navigation tools for users. The main achievement of the work is the creation of a foundation for the further development of augmented reality technologies in this area, with a focus on improving the interaction between virtual and real components, which will help increase audience engagement and raise awareness of historical and cultural heritage. This opens up broad prospects for the use of augmented reality for cultural heritage, and the proposed approaches can serve as a basis for future innovative projects in this area.
Augmented Reality in Architecture: Rebuilding Archeological Heritage
The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, 2017
With the development in recent years of augmented reality and the appearance of new mobile terminals and storage bases on-line, we find the possibility of using a powerful tool for transmitting architecture. This paper analyzes the relationship between Augmented Reality and Architecture. Firstly, connects the theoretical framework of both disciplines through the Representation concept. Secondly, describes the milestones and possibilities of Augmented Reality in the particular field of archaeological reconstruction. And lastly, once recognized the technology developed, we face the same analysis from a critical point of view, assessing their suitability to the discipline that concerns us is the architecture and within archeology.