Now, explore Sharjah in the metaverse; get help from robot tour guide

Now, explore Sharjah in the metaverse; get help from robot tour guide

The emirate has created a highly realistic metaverse ecosystem using a combination of real-world 3D videography and advanced generative AI

Published: Mon 10 Oct 2022, 3:24 PM

Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), unveiled the ‘SharjahVerse’ and ‘Shj AI Guide - Robot’ projects, at the Sharjah Government pavilion at GITEX Global 2022.

The new project will enable tourists, residents and visitors to explore the emirate of Sharjah in the virtual universe.

SCTDA has created a highly realistic metaverse ecosystem using a combination of real-world 3D videography and advanced generative AI.

Currently in the first phase of this project, SCTDA will feature select destinations and attractions on the Metaverse. Tourism-related non-fungible tokens (NFTs) will be created as well. The platform will soon be live on SCTDA’s official website, and will be accessible from most devices. There are plans to further develop this project. New phases and developments of the project will be announced in the near future.

The ‘Shj AI Guide - Robot’, a virtual tour guide service which will provide interactive replies to queries, is embedded with AI technology in a robot form to provide a range of information on the emirate including tourism destinations, services and offerings.

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