Experiencing the Sights, Smells, Sounds, and Climate of Southern Italy in VR

IEEE Comput Graph Appl. 2017 Nov-Dec;37(6):19-25. doi: 10.1109/MCG.2017.4031064.

Abstract

This article explores what it takes to make interactive computer graphics and VR attractive as a promotional vehicle, from the points of view of tourism agencies and the tourists themselves. The authors exploited current VR and human-machine interface (HMI) technologies to develop an interactive, innovative, and attractive user experience called the Multisensory Apulia Touristic Experience (MATE). The MATE system implements a natural gesture-based interface and multisensory stimuli, including visuals, audio, smells, and climate effects.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't