Blog 5 – Augmented Reality on Mobile Phones
Continuing with the theme of using your phone to enhance your experience in a museum we switch to Augmented Reality. The newest type of guided tours is augmented reality performed by your phone . Visitors will point through art objects or museum displays, and their cell phones can display immersive linked items. This allows guests to use the material they have received to know more about the craft or the specifics of an show. Interactives can also easily be implemented and played on your phone.
The Smithsonian museums are one of the leading institutions in using technology to enhance visitor experiences. They offer several mobile apps that visitors can download before visiting any Smithsonian exhibit. Yves Klein: With the Void, Full Powers, for example, provides information about art pieces with high-quality images, video, audio and even commentaries from the artists when you use the app inside the museum.
An app developed using Google Tango an augmented reality platform helped Detroit Institute of Arts provide visitors a guided tour using AR as they walk through the museum.
“It’s a game changer for connecting people with their museum in a new and amazing way.” – David Lerman, Developer of DIA’s mobile app.
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