Volograms for Academia is a project exploring the innovative application of volumetric video and WebAR to bring immersive educational content closer to a wider audience.
Utilising Volograms’ AI-powered volumetric video technology and leveraging the high-speed capabilities of 5G networks, we aim to enable educators to create, share, and access immersive educational experiences with unprecedented ease and accessibility. Volumetric video captures subjects in 3D, allowing for the creation of lifelike holograms that can be viewed from any angle. Integrating this technology with WebAR eliminates the need for specialised VR/AR headsets. Instead, students and educators can use everyday devices like smartphones and tablets to interact with volumetric holograms. This approach democratises access to advanced educational tools, making high-quality, interactive learning experiences available to a broader audience.
The project will develop a streamlined platform where educators can easily produce their volumetric videos by uploading a video with their lectures. These volumetric videos will be hosted online, creating a rich repository of educational content that can be accessed on demand. Whether it’s a detailed anatomical study, a historical re-enactment, or a complex scientific demonstration, educators can bring subjects to life in a way that is both engaging and pedagogically effective.
During the project, we will develop a new volumetric video streaming solution that, thanks to 5G technology, will ensure smooth and efficient streaming of long-form volumetric video, avoiding the need to pre-download the files and providing a seamless user experience. This enhances the interactivity and immediacy of learning, allowing students to engage with content dynamically and in real time.
Project VM4Academia will advance the objectives of the IMAGINE-B5G project on multiple levels:
- Societal level: enhancing the accessibility and effectiveness of the XR remote educational tool, transforming it into a more impactful human-to-human experience.
- Technical level: facilitating seamless interaction among users from diverse contexts, utilising the devices they already have, and avoiding the need to download third-party applications.
- Vertical area: demonstrating the substantial impact of Vologram Messages and Vologram Creator, an accessible XR solution, in educational environments and vertically integrated with the IMAGINE-B5G facilities.
Ultimately, this project aims to transform educational methodologies, fostering a more immersive, interactive, and inclusive learning environment.
The project has already started its work in the IMAGINE-B5G second open call. If you want to learn more about this and the other selected projects stay tuned to our website and our social media channels.
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