Technological and Cost Challenges in Implementing AR/VR Multimedia Guides in Low-Connectivity Exhibition Environments

How can we develop and implement Virtual Reality (VR) and/or Mixed Reality (MR) based multimedia guide solutions for exhibition spaces that feature limited or intermittent internet connectivity, while ensuring a high-quality and seamless user experience?

What specific low-cost tools or technologies, encompassing both software-as-a-service (SaaS) and hardware (end-user devices or local infrastructure), allow for the efficient utilization of immersive content (VR/MR) by a large volume of visitors without reliance on high-performance network infrastructure (e.g., for data loading, streaming, or real-time interaction), with the goal of achieving a significant reduction in both operational and initial investment costs compared to current market solutions?

Challenge Objectives

• Offline Autonomy: Prioritize the full functionality of the multimedia guide, including AR/VR/MR assets, with minimal or no requirement for constant internet connectivity during visitor use.

• Cost Efficiency: Identify technologies or models (licensing, hardware, content development) that substantially lower the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for an exhibitions firm.

• Scalability: The solution must be easily replicable and scalable across multiple exhibitions or venues without requiring complex local network reconfiguration.