Extended
Reality for
virtual
tours
Introduction
• What is XR? The family of technologies comprising Extended Reality (XR) incorporates
virtual reality (VR) augmented reality (AR) as well as mixed reality (MR) through which users
experience digital reality seamlessly with physical reality.
• Why is XR Important? Scenarios featuring virtual tours have increased in number
because of present travel restrictions while catering to accessibility needs together with
Digital Era transformation trends.
• Where is XR Used? XR-powered virtual tours provide engaging exploration methods that
benefit the tourism industry alongside education systems and real estate businesses.
Objective
Researchers should leverage XR technology (including VR and AR and MR) to develop realistic interactive virtual
explorations of places including universities and museums and historical sites.
Your platform needs to enable users to experience The application of XR platforms enables the improvement of educational
remote locations because virtual tours should be processes and tourist activities through interactive visual presentations
reachable to anyone regardless of physical location. that bring immediate content to students and visitors.
Data and Software
Used in XR Virtual
Tours
The combination of The system performs The integration of 3D
drones and multiple real-time data models with geographic
camera systems with integration that data through software
high resolution maintains virtual tour platforms Blender,
capability allows for accuracy through cloud Unity and Unreal
360-degree image and storage coupled with Engine creates highly
video capture of real- real-time streaming realistic mapping such
world settings. technologies. as Blender, Unity and
Unreal Engine.
The collected images, The XR software AI-powered machine
videos and 3D models enables users to learning operates to
undergo a processing experience virtual optimize user
stage until they spaces through device experiences through
transform into virtual movement as well as better navigation while
interactive spaces. VR headset usage and enhancing interaction
touch control quality alongside
functionality. content update
management.
Proposed System Diagram (Simplified
Explanation)
Web and Mobile User Interface presents virtual university
exploration through an interactive tour accessible on the
internet.
Database & Cloud Storage used to Stores 3D models,
panoramic images, and user interactions.
The XR Processing Engine functions as an interactive
system that blends AR/VR components with functional
navigation capabilities.
The system enables users to navigate locations at
different scales while acquiring supplementary
information.
Through the Admin Panel users obtain access to edit
images along with 3D models and guide content for
dynamic maintenance.
Drawbacks and Limitations
• High-end hardware together with specialized software and skilled engineers incurs high costs when building
top-quality virtual tours for XR applications.
• The difficulty to use virtual and augmented reality relies on users having modern VR headsets and AR-
supported devices together with reliable internet connectivity when they need them.
• A stable internet connection together with major storage requirements are essential for virtual tours featuring
high-resolution 3D models and real-time rendering.
• Users experience less interaction in virtual tours because physical factors such as texture and depth as well as
real-time human interactions are inaccessible.
• The maintenance process for virtual tours presents technical complexity because developers need to improve
software capabilities while addressing data integration problems and fixing software bugs which requires
substantial expertise.
Proposed Model(Video)
Conclusion
• Virtual tours experience enhancement through Extended
Reality (XR) technology which delivers fully interactive
and immersive experiences to users.
• A web-based platform built with combination of AR and
VR components allows remote navigation of university
premises.
• Real-time data implementation together with cloud
storage enables easy accessibility and user-friendly
device interaction throughout multiple endpoints.
• Virtual tours based on XR technology work through XR
systems but students and visitors still face
implementation hurdles regarding cost efficiency along
with technical difficulties and hardware constraints.
• The system's performance should be optimized while
users face less equipment reliance until AI-based
engagement features become available.
