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Virtual Anatomy Museum: Facilitating Public Engagement Through an Interactive Application.
Zbigniew Jędrzejewski1,2, Brian Loranger1, Jennifer A Clancy3
1School of Simulation and Visualisation, The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, UK.
Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
|July 3, 2020
Summary
Digitizing museum collections with photogrammetry creates accurate 3D models for virtual museums. This enhances public engagement, especially for anatomy collections, potentially increasing real-world museum visits.
Area of Science:
- Digital Heritage
- Museum Studies
- Anatomical Sciences
Background:
- Digitisation is crucial for museum collection preservation.
- Photogrammetry enables accessible 3D model creation for accurate digital representations.
- Virtual museums offer public engagement opportunities, particularly for restricted-access medical museums.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and develop an interactive virtual museum for the University of Glasgow's Anatomy Museum.
- To digitise key anatomical specimens using photogrammetry.
- To evaluate the usability and effectiveness of the virtual museum with the general public.
Main Methods:
- Developed a process for digitising anatomical specimens via photogrammetry.
- Converted 3D models into game-ready assets.
- Conducted user evaluations with 25 general public participants using questionnaires.
Main Results:
- Successfully generated 3D models of diverse anatomical specimens, including those preserved in fluid and jars.
- User testing indicated positive reception of the virtual museum's usability and effectiveness.
- Participants expressed increased likelihood of visiting the physical museum after virtual interaction.
Conclusions:
- Photogrammetry is effective for creating high-fidelity 3D models of anatomical specimens.
- Interactive virtual museums can successfully engage the public with museum collections.
- This digital approach can enhance accessibility and interest in anatomy museums.
