HeritageAI Explorer

Summary

Tourism plays a vital role in the economy of many countries. With the advancement of technology, the tourist experience can be greatly enhanced by innovative solutions that provide valuable information to tourists. This project aims to develop a program that utilizes image recognition to identify tourist attractions and provide relevant information about them. The system will help tourists learn about various landmarks, their history, and other significant details, making their travel experience more enriching and informative.

Current Problem

Travelers often visit new places without prior knowledge about the significance of various landmarks and tourist spots. This lack of information can diminish the overall experience and prevent tourists from fully appreciating the history and cultural importance of these sites. Additionally, language barriers and the unavailability of tour guides can further hinder tourists from obtaining valuable information. Our project addresses these issues by offering a convenient and accessible solution that provides immediate information about tourist attractions through a simple image recognition process.

Problems Solved

The Tourist Attraction Recognition and Information System is designed to:

• Identify Tourist Attractions: The program uses advanced image recognition algorithms to analyze pictures taken by users and identify the tourist attractions in the images.

• Provide Detailed Information: Once an attraction is identified, the system retrieves and displays comprehensive information about the site, including its name, historical background, significance, and other interesting facts.

• Multilingual Support: To overcome language barriers, the system offers information in multiple languages, making it accessible to a diverse group of tourists.

• User-Friendly Interface: The program features an intuitive and easy-to-use interface, allowing users to quickly take photos and receive information with minimal effort.

• Offline Access: Recognizing that internet access may be limited in certain tourist locations, the system includes an offline mode where previously downloaded information can be accessed without an internet connection.

By providing an innovative solution that enhances the travel experience, our project aims to contribute to the tourism industry by making cultural and historical knowledge more accessible to travelers worldwide.

Team and Roles

• Mahmmoud A. Mahdi (Supervisor, Innovator, Team Leader)

• Farah Saeed Abdel-Azez   (Front-End Developer)

• Nada Mohamed El-said (AI Engineer)

• Rawan Ayman Fouad (Data Science Engineer)

• Mostafa Tharwat Abdel-Wahab (Data Science Engineer)