A mobile application with XR technologies for the preservation of cultural heritage within the metaverse – InHeritage

Authors: PAULA SRDANOVIĆ, TIBOR SKALA, MARKO MARIČEVIĆ

Company/Institution: University of Zagreb, Faculty of Graphic Arts, Zagreb

Country: Croatia

e-mail: ured.dekana@grf.unizg.hr

web: www.grf.unizg.hr

This innovation presents a new way of preserving and popularizing cultural heritage through a combination of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) with gamification within the metaverse. The app allows users to interactively explore cultural artifacts using 3D models, creating a dynamic and educational experience.

The uniqueness lies in the integration of technologies that significantly increase engagement and motivation, especially among the younger population. The conducted research confirms that the target group shows a high interest in this approach to education about cultural heritage.

This application is a pioneering project on our market, which not only modernizes traditional education methods, but adapts them to the digital age, providing innovative opportunities for interactive learning and preservation of cultural heritage.