ARTEMIS Objectives

The ARTEMIS project sets out to achieve a transformative impact on the conservation, restoration, safeguarding, and valorization of cultural heritage through the innovative use of digital twin technology. The project’s objectives are multifaceted and ambitious, aiming to address several critical areas within the cultural heritage domain.

Developing a Comprehensive Digital Twin Approach

At the core of ARTEMIS is the development of a fully-fledged digital twin approach for cultural heritage. This approach involves creating detailed and dynamic digital replicas of heritage assets, integrating a wide array of data sources. These digital twins will not only mirror the physical attributes of cultural heritage items but also incorporate historical, environmental, and contextual information. By doing so, ARTEMIS aims to provide a holistic view of each heritage asset, enabling more informed and effective conservation strategies.

Enhancing Research and Conservation Practices

One of the primary goals of ARTEMIS is to significantly enhance research and conservation practices. The digital twin technology will allow researchers and conservators to conduct virtual experiments and simulations, testing various conservation methods and their potential impacts without risking damage to the actual heritage assets. This capability will revolutionize the way conservation strategies are developed and implemented, leading to more precise and less invasive interventions.

An illustration showing a Gothic cathedral, inspired by Notre Dame, represented half in its real form and half as a futuristic digital reconstruction. The right part of the image presents a virtual version of the building, with blue light lines outlining the structure and red details highlighting architectural elements. The visual effect suggests the use of technology for the preservation, reconstruction or historical simulation of architectural heritage.

Digital rendering of a gothic cathedral in wireframe style, with blue glowing lines highlighting the architectural structure. The image has a futuristic and technological look, showing intricate details of the spires, arches and windows in a dark and abstract environment.

Improving Decision-Making Processes

ARTEMIS aims to support better-informed decision-making by providing policy and decision-makers with powerful tools to simulate the effects of different strategies and interventions. The digital twin approach will enable stakeholders to visualize and analyze the potential outcomes of their decisions in a virtual environment before implementing them in the real world. This will help in identifying the most effective and sustainable conservation and restoration methods, minimizing risks and optimizing resource allocation.

Supporting Heritage Institutions

The project seeks to offer heritage institutions and professionals a more efficient and informed way to manage and conserve cultural heritage. By providing access to advanced digital tools and comprehensive data, ARTEMIS will empower these institutions to monitor the condition of heritage assets more effectively, predict potential risks, and respond proactively to conservation challenges. This support will enhance the overall capability of heritage institutions to preserve and valorize cultural heritage for future generations.

Fostering Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing

ARTEMIS places a strong emphasis on fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among researchers, conservators, heritage institutions, and other stakeholders. The project will create platforms and tools that facilitate the exchange of information and best practices, promoting a collaborative approach to cultural heritage conservation. This collaborative effort will not only enhance the effectiveness of conservation strategies but also drive innovation and continuous improvement in the field.

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ARTEMIS is a project funded by the European Union under Grant Agreement n.101188009. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.