A group of students from FPT University has just successfully defended their graduation project with the topic of applying augmented reality (AR) technology in experiences and learning about heritage. The project is named ReHistoria, built within the framework of the "Startup Experience" module by students Do Phan Minh Quan, Nguyen Phan Thuc Anh, Luong Nguyen Anh Thu, Tran Van Duc, Vo Hoang Kiet and Do Ngoc Linh, and presented at the graduation defense exam.
According to the group, the idea originated from the reality that many young people come to relics but find it difficult to fully visualize the scale and context, because they mainly approach them through images, videos or short explanations.
From that reality, the group chose AR technology to recreate heritage space right in the daily living environment. Through phone cameras, users can scan the surrounding space to create a 3D map, then observe the relic model in miniature or switch to 1:1 ratio mode. In this mode, users can "enter" the restored structure, move around, observe the architecture and interact with virtual artifacts.
Do Ngoc Linh - a student at FPT University - representative of the ReHistoria Project shared: "The experience process is designed in four steps: scanning the space, displaying the overall model, selecting the area you want to learn about and exploring details in real-world proportions. The content you have viewed and the interactive artifacts are saved in the application, allowing users to review or continue their journey of learning afterwards.
Ngoc Linh believes that the core point of the project lies in connecting three factors: the accuracy of history, transmission technology and learner experience. All reconstructed data are based on documents and actual basis, with reference and professional comments from experts in the field of relic conservation and specialized lecturers. The group affirms that they do not arbitrarily change or add historical details outside the verified source of documents.
During the testing process, the demo was introduced at several technology events, with feedback showing that young people are interested in the new approach, especially the ability to observe at real scale and interact directly.
From an educational perspective, AR applications like ReHistoria can support teaching and learning history in a more intuitive direction. Instead of just reading text or viewing static images, students can clearly visualize the structure and space of relics. This is also a direction suitable for the digital transformation trend in education" - Ngoc Linh expressed.
Right at the security guard meeting, Mr. Tran Minh Thanh - CEO of 3D Archtech Studio - committed to investing 200 million VND for the project. Ngoc Linh shared: "Months of testing, correcting errors, staying up all night programming, building models... finally the group was seen by the investor for potential and trust. We are very touched, but more than that, we feel that we have just received a very big responsibility: Using the investment money to create a product that is useful for the community".
