SARAH & TEAM'S IDEA: Smart Tour Guide - Highly adaptive guides powered by virtual reality
In one sentence, tell us about your idea.
(SMART TOUR GUIDE WEBSITE) It utilizes immersive virtual reality (VR) technology to provide users with a simulated tour experience of various travel destinations. Through the website, users can explore different locations, landmarks, and attractions in a realistic virtual environment, guided by virtual a tour guide who provide informative commentary and insights about each destination.
Finish this sentence: My ideal collaborative partner or partners would be...
individuals or organizations with expertise in the virtual reality technology, Artificial intelligence development and Tourism Industry Expertise.
In regards to finding the right collaborator, what is the most immediate or most pressing challenge you're facing right now?
Finding a partner or team with experience in both artificial intelligence (AI) development and virtual reality (VR) technology is the biggest obstacle I have right now in my search for the ideal collaborator for the Smart Tour Guide Website. The project will not succeed unless people or organizations with a thorough understanding of these technologies and a track record of developing immersive and interactive experiences are found.
BONUS QUESTION: What is it about your idea that makes you feel good?
It is satisfying to realize that by decreasing carbon emissions, resource consumption, and habitat destruction associated with traditional tourism approaches, the website helps to lessen the environmental effect of travel.
What makes your idea innovative? Why has no one ever done it before?
Our virtual tour guide stands out by tailoring its interaction to the tourist's nationality, speaking their preferred language which may correspond to their nationality, to convey ideas and information clearly. In the UAE, the virtual tour guide takes on an Emirati persona, dressed in traditional Emirati attire if selected, or based on the type of tourism, it may adapt its attire accordingly, such as sports attire for sports-related tours. The language and form are chosen by the tourist, which can significantly attract tourists. It's an attention-grabbing feature.
How far does your idea reach?
Global
Who will benefit the most from your idea?
Travelers: The website offers virtual tour experiences that are very beneficial for travelers who are unable to visit destinations in person because of health challenges, transportation issues, or budgetary limitations.
Local Communities: By advertising local communities' destinations and attractions to a worldwide audience, the website can open up economic potential for those towns.
Ideally, when would you launch this idea?
In a few months
Making the world a better place can seem daunting. At Sigmund, we have found this list of UN Goals to be a great compass. What UN goals would you say your idea relates to?
Partnerships to achieve the Goal
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Sustainable Cities and Communities
At Sigmund, we are interested in ideas at the intersection of People, Planet, and Profit. How does your idea support these three categories? People...
The website gives users' needs and preferences top priority and provides them with interesting and informative virtual tours of different trip places. The website improves tourists' happiness and well-being by offering accessible and interesting activities that let them discover other locations and cultures without leaving the comforts of their homes.
Furthermore, the website facilitates cross-cultural communication and community involvement by matching visitors with knowledgeable local tour guides who provide commentary and observations about each location. This encourages empathy, respect, and cross-cultural understanding, which supports strong social relationships and reciprocal learning opportunities.