Integrating Immersive and Intelligent Technologies for Cultural Heritage Innovation
Organizers’ contacts:
University of L’Aquila, Department of Information Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics (DISIM)
Edificio Renato Ricamo, Via Vetoio, Coppito – 67100 L’Aquila
E-mails:
henry.muccini@univaq.it
federico.martusciello@graduate.univaq.it
Abstract
This special session explores the convergence of Extended Reality (XR), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Gamification, and Digital Twin technologies as key drivers of innovation in Cultural Heritage. Together, these paradigms are transforming how heritage is documented, reconstructed, interpreted, and experienced, bridging the physical and digital dimensions of culture.
The session aims to bring together interdisciplinary contributions investigating how immersive, intelligent, and interactive systems can foster new forms of engagement, learning, and valorization. It welcomes both theoretical reflections and applied research demonstrating how the integration of XR, AI, and Digital Twins—enhanced by game-based and participatory design—can support sustainable, inclusive, and human-centered approaches to cultural heritage.
Topics of Interest
- Generative AI for reconstruction, restoration, and creative reinterpretation of cultural assets
- Digital Twin frameworks for monitoring, analysis, and storytelling
- Immersive XR environments and metaverse applications for cultural dissemination
- Gamification and serious games for education, tourism, and audience engagement
- Evaluation of user experience and learning outcomes in XR and gamified contexts
- Sustainable and inclusive approaches to digital heritage experiences
- Integrated workflows combining AI, XR, and Digital Twin systems for heritage valorization