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Hof University, through its "Visual Analytics" research group led by Prof. Dr. Claus Atzenbeck at the Institute for Information Systems (iisys), is part of a remarkable international research project. Together with 22 European partners from 10 countries, the university is working on the development of digital tools to preserve valuable cultural heritage sites as "digital twins," experience them in 3D worlds, and better understand them through simulations. The goal is to detect and prevent damage caused by environmental influences at an early stage. This is the first project under the European HORIZON funding program at Hof University.
The research initiative, ARTEMIS ("Applying Reactive Twins to Enhance Monument Information Systems"), is funded by the European Union with over EUR 11 million and is planned to run for three years. Through multiple pilot projects, ARTEMIS aims to develop scientific methods paving the way for innovative applications in cultural heritage research. Researchers are utilizing methods from artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented/virtual reality (AR/VR). Prof. Dr. Claus Atzenbeck, head of the Visual Analytics research group at the Institute for Information Systems (iisys) at Hof University, highlights the challenges of preserving historical and cultural sites, especially since traditional methods are often expensive and sometimes ineffective. Additionally, there is a risk of irreversible damage during restoration. New solutions are needed to preserve these sites for future generations.
Digital Twins Simulate Developments
The EU-funded ARTEMIS project employs a high-tech approach: cultural heritage is preserved using digital twins, augmented reality, and virtual reality technologies. By creating detailed 3D models and implementing simulations, ARTEMIS can calculate real-world conditions and virtually test conservation methods. This allows experts to predict the effects of different preservation strategies, ultimately ensuring safer and more efficient protection of valuable cultural assets.
Extensive Documentation as a Foundation
The project, led by the National Research Council of Italy in Rome, is based on the comprehensive integration of digitized cultural assets as digital twins, including some in 3D model form. "By digitally modeling cultural objects, their behavior under different external conditions can be simulated," says Prof. Dr. Claus Atzenbeck. This approach enables virtual experiments and a better understanding of how various measures impact cultural heritage. ARTEMIS leverages the expertise of leading research institutions worldwide, providing access to extensive data on cultural objects, as well as innovative companies across Europe. A partner company from Ukraine is also involved, representing a country facing significant challenges in preserving its cultural heritage. One of the next tasks for ARTEMIS partners is selecting the cultural sites and objects to be analyzed first.
Hof University Integrates and Connects Information
The Visual Analytics research group at the Institute for Information Systems at Hof University is specifically responsible for linking objects and monuments in the digital twin with relevant information. Prof. Atzenbeck’s team is researching different hypertext paradigms that enable users to express their own ideas based on personal experiences, represent them in the system, and link them with AI support. "We are creating mechanisms to structure information that facilitate information exchange. The system learns from users' experiences, enhancing the digital twin’s modules in a unique way," says Prof. Dr. Claus Atzenbeck. Unlike many current AI projects that focus solely on machine learning and automation, this approach integrates human expertise and creativity as essential parts of the process. The system's background support requires vast amounts of data. After the ARTEMIS project concludes, the results and many of the developed tools will be made freely available to the public and cultural heritage research.
About Horizon Europe – The Current Research Framework Program
Horizon Europe is the largest research funding program of the European Union, with a budget of approximately EUR 95.5 billion. It supports projects in science, technology, and innovation that contribute to solving global challenges and strengthening Europe's competitiveness. Project website: https://www.artemis-twin.eu
ARTEMIS is a project funded by the European Union under grant agreement No. 101188009. The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
Prof. Dr. Claus Atzenbeck
claus.atzenbeck@iisys.de
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