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Evaluating User Experience in the Context of Cultural Heritage Dissemination Using Extended Reality: A Case Study of the Dacian Bronze Matrix with Hollow Design

Authors:

Călin Neamțu,

Dorin-Mircea Popovici,

Mateescu-Suciu Liliana,

Adrien Syrotnik,

Matei-Ioan PopoviciAuthors Info & Claims

ACM Journal on Computing and Cultural Heritage, Volume 17, Issue 2

Article No.: 19, Pages 1 - 21

https://doi.org/10.1145/3639933

Published: 23 February 2024 Publication History

Abstract

Cultural institutions are increasingly prioritizing the utilization of diverse mixed reality technologies to enrich the visitor experience during their physical exhibitions. These institutions are actively integrating virtual assets to enhance interactivity and facilitate immersive storytelling experiences. The use of extended reality technologies in cultural heritage dissemination has become a common solution to improve the perception on cultural heritage of their visitors. The objective of the proposed research is to conduct a comparative analysis of three distinct extended reality applications used in cultural heritage experiences. The proposed workflow integrates advanced 3D scanning technology and additive manufacturing techniques to produce tangible replicas which are further enhanced using extended reality technologies, such as augmented reality, desktop virtual reality, and immersive virtual reality. To evaluate the developed extended reality applications, we have conducted various System Usability Scale tools to assess applications’ usability while also trying to identify the most appropriate application that can be integrated within the museum exhibition. From a utility point of view, we found no notable differences in the user perceptions between proposed solutions, whereas from a usability and satisfaction point of view, the most preferred solution was the augmented reality one. The workflow is presented in sufficient detail to ensure the replication of the results.

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Index Terms

Evaluating User Experience in the Context of Cultural Heritage Dissemination Using Extended Reality: A Case Study of the Dacian Bronze Matrix with Hollow Design
1. Human-centered computing
  1. Human computer interaction (HCI)
    1. HCI design and evaluation methods
      1. Usability testing

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Journal on Computing and Cultural Heritage Volume 17, Issue 2

June 2024

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EISSN:1556-4711

DOI:10.1145/3613557

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Published: 23 February 2024

Online AM: 09 January 2024

Accepted: 04 December 2023

Revised: 15 November 2023

Received: 24 August 2023

Published in JOCCH Volume 17, Issue 2

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Li YYang RZou JXu HTian F(2024)Human-Centric Virtual Museum: Redefining the Museum Experience Through Immersive and Interactive EnvironmentsInternational Journal of Human–Computer Interaction10.1080/10447318.2024.2408861(1-12)Online publication date: 14-Oct-2024
https://doi.org/10.1080/10447318.2024.2408861
Pei Y(2024)The value of technology and interactive systems in cultural heritage interpretation: a study based on existing empirical researchMuseum Management and Curatorship10.1080/09647775.2024.2408240(1-19)Online publication date: 26-Sep-2024
https://doi.org/10.1080/09647775.2024.2408240

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