XRCULTURE

- eXplore & reuse 3D cultural heritage within the data space -

XRculture (eXplore & reuse 3D cultural heritage within the data space) aims to enrich the common European data space for cultural heritage with high-quality 3D models, leveraging innovative AI-based digitisation methods and novel Extended Reality (XR) applications.

XRCulture will increase the availability of high-quality 3D and XR content in the data space through innovative technologies, catering to various use cases such as preservation, education, and tourism. It will leverage the latest AI tools for 3D model generation and improvement, such as NeRF and Gaussian Splatting.

The 3D models generated in this project will serve as foundation for developing XR applications to be implemented in different scenarios, including museum collections, heritage at risk and lost heritage. Through the concrete scenarios for reuse of 3D data in different domains, the project will support the uptake of 3D technologies by businesses, citizens, researchers and public administration.

In addition, the project will develop an open framework for 3D web visualisation and management of 3D models aimed at providing a user-friendly platform, ensuring accessible and manageable digitisation and storage solutions for cultural heritage institutions. XRculture will also promote best practices for the adoption of these technologies within the cultural heritage sector hereby accelerating the digital transformation of cultural heritage institutions by bolstering the sector's digital capacity.

The project is co-funded under Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) of the European Union and runs for 18 months - from February 2025 to July 2026.

PARTNERS:

Inception - Italy - Coordinator
Fondazione Bruno Kessler - Italy (technical coordinator)
Stichting Europeana - The Netherlands
IN2 Digital Innovations Gmbh - Germany
Arctur Racunalniski Inzeniring - Slovenia
Rdf Ood Ar Di Ef - Bulgaria
Pixelated Realities PO - Ukraine
Universita Politecnica Delle Marche - Italy
Ministero Della Cultura - Italy
Talent Anonymos Etairia Pliroforikis - Greece

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