VR and AR technologies in the modern cultural space and their role in environmental education
Аннотации
Nowadays, in the era of digitalization, it is becoming more and
more important to use digital content wisely. This also applies to the
cultural heritage of any country. In the context of globalization, reasonable
measures should be taken to use content to ensure the sustainability of
national identity. In recent decades, new technologies have been developed
and used for digital preservation in the form of three-dimensional computer
models of various sizes, ranging from very small museum exhibits to the
largest cathedrals and castles. The advantages of computer models are
undeniable. Through prototyping and reverse engineering, important
exhibits are created that make it possible not only to see, but also to hold in
one place, thereby allowing a better understanding of historical events and
their significance. Three-dimensional visualization provides virtual tours to
different places and at different times. Unfortunately, the development of
such content is very expensive. Moreover, the technologies for a successful
level of immersion are under development. This applies to the criteria for
content quality and accessibility and interaction functionality. It is also
important to understand what elements to virtualize and how this relates to
ensuring cultural identity. Rapidly developing ICT technologies have
become a tool for accelerating the creation of information societies around
the world. Thanks to this, many traditional services have found a new
digital space for functioning and, thus, have reached a global dimension.
One example is virtual museums, which provide access to their resources
for every interested person who has an Internet connection.