Projects

Developing a Conceptual Framework using Virtual Reality and UAV Technologies for Cultural and Heritage Virtual Tourism

Comprehensive Summary

To develop a prototype for the effective implementation of virtual reality (VR) technology for enhanced Cultural and Heritage virtual tourism experience in Malacca, Malaysia through the use of drones (UAV).

Project Justification

It is imperative that the local tour operators continue to provide high-quality sight-seeing experience using immersive technology in an efficient and effective manner so that the industry can sustain economically during a crisis such as the pandemic. Hence, there is a dire need for commercially viable immersive technology by not only making it accessible and affordable but also the practicality in implementing this technology by tourism industry players nation-wide.

Objectives

  1. To develop a Conceptual Framework for the effective implementation of Virtual Reality with UAV technologies for Cultural and Heritage Virtual Tourism in Malacca, Malaysia.
  2. To evaluate the significance of the Conceptual Framework for the effective implementation of Virtual Reality with UAV technologies for Cultural and Heritage Virtual Tourism in Malacca, Malaysia.

Phases Of Work

j Step 01

Requirement Phase

Step 02

Framework Development Phase

Step 03

Validation Phase

Step 04

Reporting

Evaluation Metrics

Case study approach. Prototype evaluation

Estimated Budget

Malaysian Ringgit

Project Timeline

D

Literature Review Analysis

June 2022
E

Framework

December 2022
D

VR Prototype

June 2023
E

Report

December 2023