GEODEMY: a Jean Monnet Chair on GeoAI and Earth observation
GEODEMY begins at Università Politecnica delle Marche, connecting satellite data, geospatial AI and European policies for understanding climate, the environment and places.
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Research and digital innovation
Mindful Artificial Intelligence for Innovation and Digital Heritage
We study cultural heritage through artificial intelligence and digital technologies. We develop methods and applications for institutions and businesses, with expertise extending to fashion, design, the marine industry and data analysis.
News
Latest from the laboratory
Earth Memory: Maindh_Lab’s project featured by Globalist
Paolo Clini discusses research with Walter Villadei: virtual reality, avatars and AI to help astronauts retain a connection with Earth.
Read the storyResearch in practice
Projects to explore
Virtual reconstructions, digital museums and applications for understanding and sharing heritage.
Archaeology
Vitruvius’ Basilica in Fano
Virtual reality application
Architecture and cities
Multisensory Performance Hub, Cartoceto
Digitisation of the Teatro del Trionfo and development of a mixed reality application
Museums and collections
Digital Library MANaM
Interactive routes for the Archaeological Museum
Where we work
Application areas
Heritage and museums
Artworks, collections, archaeological sites, tangible and intangible heritage.
Explore projectsArchitecture and landscape
Buildings, cities and landscapes: documentation, conservation and information management.
Explore projectsCreative industries
Fashion, design and creative processes: digital methods and collaboration opportunities.
Work with usMarine industry
Artificial intelligence and digital technologies for marine industry projects.
Discuss a collaborationBusinesses and services
Business data organisation and analysis to extract insights and support decisions.
Discuss a collaborationThe archive mainly documents heritage projects. For collaboration in other sectors, contact us to discuss objectives, data and expected outcomes.
How we contribute
Expertise and methods
AI and data analysis
Algorithms, language models and computer vision, from data preparation to evaluation.
Learn more3D survey and modelling
Laser scanning, photogrammetry and digital models to document artworks, buildings and landscapes.
Learn moreInformation systems
BIM, HBIM and GIS to organise, connect and query heritage information.
Learn moreImmersive experiences
Virtual, augmented and mixed reality, interactive experiences and user evaluation.
Learn moreInternational awards · AVICOM / ICOM
Awards and recognition
Projects recognised at the F@IMP festival: research and digital technologies to study, interpret and make heritage accessible.
Before the Via Flaminia – A Journey with the Warriors
Installation: inclusion and sustainability
Award and videoSuasa Experience – Ancient City, Smart Future
Mobile application: education and interpretation
Award and videoThe Queen’s Tomb at Sirolo-Numana
Virtual reality
Award and videoRoman Theatre of Ricina
Virtual reality
Award and videoDigital Library MANaM
Interpretive exhibition installation
Award and videoPress coverage
In the media
Articles, interviews and television reports cover the laboratory’s projects and the meeting of research, culture and artificial intelligence.
Earth in space: Earth Memory brings a sense of home to long missions
Virtual reality and AI for astronauts’ wellbeing. Villadei: “Soon in space”
Using artificial intelligence responsibly: “In Ancona, culture brings history back to life”
Vitruvius’ laboratory-created avatar is now a reality
Research and collaboration
Contacts and collaboration
Museums, institutions, businesses and students: find the right collaboration route on our contact page.