Many regions are rich in cultural heritage, but challenges like staff shortages and inadequate infrastructure limit engagement, reducing tourism, community involvement, and citizen opportunities. Our sub-project will provide an online platform that allows users to manufacture and instantly deploy virtual tours quickly. Our XR tours aim to enrich real-life experiences by augmenting reality with media insights using XR and AI.

Our methodology addresses this by collaborating with citizens in a pilot rural community to co-design the platform. A dedicated working group (ARGO-WG), which includes technical partners alongside local stakeholders—such as schools, municipalities, cultural and environmental associations, and tourism operators—will co-develop use cases. This initiative aims to bind rural community entities into a cohesive and empowering body through our ecosystem. It will have an active impact on the local economy, raise cultural awareness, and encourage greater citizen participation.