The Design Methods of Augmented Reality in a Historical Site
Yen-Liang Wu, Wen-Huei Chou, Francis Li · 2023
Augmented reality (AR) technology has the potential to enhance the visitor experience at historical and cultural sites by providing rich, interactive information about the site's history and culture. In our project to develop an AR guide app for a historical and cultural park, we identified three key design methods for creating engaging and informative AR content. The first method is the use of small interactive 3D models, such as 3D maps of a historical site at different points in time, which can help visitors understand the evolution of the site over the years. The second approach is the overlay method, which involves superimposing images of historical objects or buildings onto the present-day environment to give visitors a sense of what the site looked like in the past. The third method is the replacement of current scenes with historical ones, allowing visitors to experience the appearance and location of historical buildings as they once were. These design methods can serve as a useful reference for creating AR guides at other historical and cultural sites around the world. As AR technology continues to advance, it has the potential to revolutionize the way we learn about and engage with history and culture.