Historiscope Feasibility Testing and Prototyping

我们计划开发和测试历史望远镜，这是一种新的设备，允许游客在遗产遗址及时体验历史快照。历史望远镜作为一个概念最早是在2021年1月开发的，以回应苏格兰领先的公共遗产机构HES提出的挑战。挑战在于开发一种新产品，通过提供包括历史和考古重建景观在内的一系列内容，使游客能够从精确的户外视角更直接地与古迹接触。为了改进网站的用户体验，让访问者参与到历史和文化内容中来，HES发出了一个创新挑战项目的呼吁。我们于2021年9月在因弗内斯附近的Urquhart Castle开发并测试了概念验证。这项工作经过了卫生与公众服务部和公众的审查，并获得了压倒性的成功。因此，我们成功地以一种新的方式在遗产部门提供了集成的软件和硬件体验。**现在的目标是开发一个历史望远镜的功能原型，它将邀请用户进入另一个维度--当他们从关键的有利位置第一次接触遗址时，一个历史维度。想象一下，回到那个历史遗迹正处于鼎盛时期的时刻，没有受到时间流逝的影响。**想一想大的事情，想想斯特林城堡，它正处于鼎盛时期。曾经是苏格兰皇室的所在地，宫殿里满是贵族和女士、士兵、骑士和农民，城堡的华丽、色彩和高耸的建筑。我们已经在斯特灵城堡的前景中确定了一个位置，这将允许有趣、信息丰富和准确的重建，使城堡的真实快照栩栩如生。这个项目将使我们能够进行必要的可行性研究和客户调查，以更好地了解游客的需求和兴趣。这一研究和开发项目将支持我们的旅程，使历史镜成为一种产品，改善全球遗产遗址的游客体验。

We propose to develop and test Historiscope; a new device that allows visitors to experience historical snapshots in time at heritage sites.The Historiscope as a concept was first developed in January 2021 in response to a challenge issued by HES), Scotland's leading public heritage body. The challenge was to develop a new product that would allow for visitors to engage more directly with the monuments from a precise outdoor viewpoint, by delivering a range of content including historical and archaeological reconstructed views. The need to evolve the user experience at the site, to engage visitors in historical and cultural content led HES to put out a call for an innovative challenge project.We developed and tested the proof of concept at Urquhart Castle, near Inverness, in September 2021\. This was subjected to HES and public review and the feedback was overwhelmingly successful. Consequently, we successfully delivered integrated software and hardware experiences in a new way in the heritage sector.**The aim now is to develop a functional prototype of the Historiscope that will invite users into another dimension - a historical dimension as they first encounter the site from a key vantage point. Imagine stepping back in time to a point where the heritage site was in its prime, unscathed by the passage of time.**Think big, think Stirling castle, in its prime. Once a seat of Scottish royalty, a court full of lords and ladies, soldiers, knights and peasants amid the splendour, colour and towering heights of the castle. We have identified a location in the foreground of the Stirling Castle, which will allow for fun, informative and accurate reconstructions to bring an authentic snapshot of the castle to life.This project will enable us to carry out the feasibility studies and customer research necessary for us to better understand the visitor needs and interests. This research and development project will support our journey to make the Historiscope a product that will enhance visitor experiences at heritage sites across the globe.