"Experience the National Museum of Korea with Augmented Reality"

Naver Labs and National Museum of Korea Conduct Beta Test of 'AR Navigation'
Detailed Artifact Information Appears on Screen When Smartphone Camera is Pointed

Naver Labs National Museum of Korea AR Navigation Beta Test Scene (Photo by Naver Labs)

[Asia Economy Reporter Seungjin Lee] Naver Labs announced on the 10th that it will conduct a beta test of the National Museum of Korea AR Navigation Service for an augmented reality (AR) viewing experience based on digital twin technology, in collaboration with the National Museum of Korea.

The beta test will be held twice, from November 14 to November 25 and from December 5 to December 16. Visitors who wish to experience the AR navigation can apply through the National Museum of Korea website.

The National Museum of Korea AR Navigation is an example of the ‘Arcverse,’ a digital twin-based technology convergence ecosystem being advanced by Naver Labs, similar to Naver 1784. While 1784 uses robots leveraging 5G and cloud technology to assist employees, the National Museum of Korea utilizes precise indoor positioning technology and AR functions to provide visitors with a vivid viewing experience, according to Naver Labs.

Visitors are expected to be able to tour the museum through stages including mapping, positioning, tracking, rendering, and object recognition. Precise indoor positioning, which was difficult with only GPS, is now possible, allowing visitors to conveniently search their location and corresponding viewing routes within the museum.

When visitors point their smartphones at specific exhibits such as comb-pattern pottery or the Jinheung King Stele of Bukhansan, augmented reality recreates detailed views of the artifacts and the environment at the time of discovery, offering a unique experience. AR tour mode is also provided in some areas from the Three Kingdoms and Joseon periods, enabling visitors to experience these past eras as if they were actually there.

Seoksangok, CEO of Naver Labs, said, “Through Naver Labs’ advanced technology, we expect visitors to experience the museum more vividly and meaningfully without constraints of time and space.” He added, “ARC eye, which will soon be launched through the Naver Cloud Platform, has been in demand from various global partners, and starting with the National Museum of Korea, we will expand cooperation with partners in various fields.”

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