Digital Heritage
3 articles
Three Digital Technologies Reshaping Cultural Heritage Preservation—And What Each One Actually Does
Three digital technologies—3D scanning, AI, and VR/AR—are transforming cultural heritage preservation by enabling precise documentation and immersive public engagement. The article explores how each technology functions, their respective benefits and challenges, and the importance of strategic application for sustainable and ethical digital heritage.
Three Ways AI Is Reshaping Cultural Heritage: Machine-Readable Archives, Digital Reconstruction, and the Interactive Museum
Artificial intelligence is transforming cultural heritage through three key applications: making archives machine-readable, digitally reconstructing damaged artifacts and sites, and enhancing visitor engagement with interactive experiences. Understanding these distinct roles is crucial for evaluating AI adoption and navigating its ethical implications.
AR development costs for cultural heritage site accessibility
Developing a complex augmented reality (AR) experience for a cultural heritage site can cost upwards of $250,000, a price tag that places truly transformative technology out of reach for many institut