About this Research Topic
Moreover, the integration of the current revolution of AI in the field of museums and cultural heritage has brought about transformative changes, enriching the way visitors understand, preserve, and engage with our shared history and artistic treasures. Machine learning algorithms enable the automated recognition, classification, and annotation of artworks, speeding up the process of organizing and curating exhibitions. Moreover, AI-driven virtual reality and augmented reality experiences offer visitors immersive and interactive encounters with cultural heritage, allowing them to explore ancient civilizations, historical events, and artistic movements in unprecedented ways.
Thus, the objective of this topic is to collect manuscripts that delve into the integration of AI with augmented and mixed reality, gamification, storytelling, user experience, hybrid museum installations, and novel approaches for the interpretation and communication of cultural heritage. We encourage research on the impact of digital media on public interaction with cultural heritage, as well as topics such as multimodal technologies and innovative methods for engaging audiences.
The scope of the topic covers the possibilities of XR applications and the Metaverse with the privilege of AI integration in transforming the museum and cultural heritage landscape. Submissions are welcome in the form of original research papers, case studies, or reviews. Among XR applications and the Metaverse, manuscripts may cover:
• Augmented Reality for Cultural Engagement
• Virtual Reality for Cultural Engagement
• Mixed Reality for Cultural Engagement
• XR and Gamification
• XR and Storytelling
• Metaverse in Museums and Cultural Heritage
• Virtual Museums and Metaverse
• Digital Technologies and Inclusion in cultural heritage
• AI integration with XR in Cultural Heritage
• Interactive multimedia technologies in museums
• XR Games for Museums and Cultural Heritage
• Virtual Humans and AI Avatars
Keywords: XR, Cultural Heritage, Metaverse, Virtual Reality, Technology
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