Extended Reality (XR) encompasses augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality, and is reshaping how users, scholars, and cultural heritage institutions engage with the world and interpret objects.
One notable application is the Mixtec skull from Museum Volkenkunde in Liselore Tissen’s research (LUCDH Small Grant), which showcases XR's potential in addressing complex issues like repatriation and restitution. However, the journey into XR is not without challenges. Questions arise about the ethical considerations in digitizing objects, the right technology to respect an object's authenticity, data ownership, and the broader implications of making cultural heritage accessible in digital spaces. Moreover, prolonged immersion in these alternate realities has potential physical and psychological effects. Recognizing the depth and breadth of these considerations, Liselore Tissen (Leiden University & TU Delft) and John Walker have curated the "Responsible XR for LDE Scholars" workshop.
This session, developed by SURF, aims to delve into XR's multifaceted ethical and technological aspects. Participants will not only engage with the story of the Mixtec skull but will also have hands-on experiences with various types of cultural heritage through VR, ensuring a comprehensive and immersive exploration of the topic.
If you want to register, please send an email to l.n.m.tissen@tudelft.nl. Please include your name, affiliation, university and what you would like to learn/discuss during this session.