The Virtual Reality Weekend Transports Museum Visitors to the Bronze Age
Rahul Kalvapalle — August 11, 2015 — Tech
References: britishmuseum.org & gizmag
The Virtual Reality Weekend is a special initiative, offered at the British Museum and its technology partner Samsung, that is essentially the museum's first ever virtual reality visitor experience. The project allows visitors to virtually explore a Bronze Age site featuring objects from the museum's physical collection.
The various artifacts were 3D-scanned and placed in their original settings using Samsung Gear VR headsets. Among the objects featured in the virtual reality environment are a pair of interlinked gold bracelets that were discovered at Woolaston in Gloucestershire in the UK, and are considered a treasure.
The Virtual Reality Weekend may be a new initiative, but it looks set to inspire further such initiatives at other museums, with virtual reality headsets having the power to transport visitors to the distant past.
The various artifacts were 3D-scanned and placed in their original settings using Samsung Gear VR headsets. Among the objects featured in the virtual reality environment are a pair of interlinked gold bracelets that were discovered at Woolaston in Gloucestershire in the UK, and are considered a treasure.
The Virtual Reality Weekend may be a new initiative, but it looks set to inspire further such initiatives at other museums, with virtual reality headsets having the power to transport visitors to the distant past.
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Reality Experiences in Museums - Implementing virtual reality technology in museums can provide visitors with immersive and interactive experiences that transport them to different time periods or locations.
2. 3D Scanning and Digital Archiving of Artifacts - Using 3D scanning technology to create digital replicas of artifacts allows museums to preserve and showcase their collections in a virtual environment.
3. Collaboration Between Museums and Technology Companies - Partnering with technology companies like Samsung can enable museums to develop innovative projects that enhance visitor experiences and attract new audiences.
Industry Implications
1. Museums and Cultural Institutions - Museums can embrace virtual reality and digital archiving to transform the way visitors engage with art and history, creating new opportunities for education and entertainment.
2. Virtual Reality Technology - The virtual reality industry can explore collaborations with museums to create immersive and realistic virtual experiences that cater to cultural and historical interests.
3. 3D Scanning and Imaging - The 3D scanning industry can find opportunities in partnering with museums to provide scanning services and software solutions for creating digital archives of historical artifacts.
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