One million five hundred thousand (1,500,000) visitors in three hundred (300) European cities participate every last Friday of the month of September in Researchers’ Night, an event which takes place every year all over Europe and Greece, since 2005. Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas hosts the event in Heraklion, Crete, in its main building.
In 2023 the Ambient Intelligence Programme of the Institute of Computer Science presented:
- AugmenTable: A groundbreaking system that revolutionizes how we interact with paper documents, seamlessly blending physical and digital information. Using intuitive touch gestures and dynamic digital elements, it enhances printed content while providing immersive lighting, delivering a unique user experience that fosters collaboration and creativity. With its versatility, AugmenTable serves as a multi-purpose tool, ideal for education, advertising and marketing, cultural exploration and heritage information.
- Ιntelligent Greenhouse: Τhe Intelligent Greenhouse and the AmI Seedbed constitute two applications in the domain of Precision Agriculture that make use of state-of-the-art technologies such as Ambient Intelligence, so as to cover the entire spectrum of production and streamline the synergy and interaction among people and smart environments in the domain of Agri-food.
- 3D Reconstruction using AR Technologies: A mobile application that provides virtual access to various monuments and points of interest in the Archaeological Site of Knossos. Using augmented reality technology, the application transforms a large printed map into a digital tour experience in the palace of Knossos. With more than eleven incorporated 3D scenes, users are able to virtually explore areas of the site that are not open to the public, inspect unique features of the palace and learn about Minoan culture in an entertaining and interactive way.
- 3D Representation of Phaistos Disc and Seals: An interactive system that presents a 3D model of Phaistos Disc. It enables users to focus on symbols of the Disc and explore possible readings, as well as interact with the 3D object and receive related information.
- Interactive Mini-Games: Experience a fusion of education and technology with our interactive educational mini-games, seamlessly accessible through any web browser. Dive into a world where knowledge is unlocked through short challenges and puzzles, allowing learners of all ages to explore various subjects.
