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New Delhi : Secretary, Department of Science & Technology (DST), Prof Ashutosh Sharma, inaugurated the Phase-II of the Digital Gandhi Gyan Vigyan Exhibition here on January 30, 2020, on the occasion of Martyr’s Day.
The Exhibition showcasing Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) based exhibits on the events related to life of Mahtma Gandhi has been launched by the DST in collaboration with M/s Vizara Technologies Pvt. Ltd, Delhi, a technology start-up under incubation of IIT Delhi.
The following five Exhibits are being showcased at the “Digital Gandhi Gyan-Vigyan Exhibition- Phase II” at the DST Office at Technology Bhavan : ViRaasat Sabarmati Ashram – A Mixed reality installation with a 3D fabricated physical model of the Ashram with an interactive Virtual walk-through and a Guided Tour; Models of Gandhiji’s Utensils with an AR experience showcasing his experiments with food, his changing food habits over time and the science behind his food choices; Gandhiji’s letters mounted on a wall, augmented by an AR App to show related text, images, videos, etc; A Physical Map of India with an Augmented Reality (AR) Experience showcasing Gandhiji’s travels over India using a Smart-phone / Tablet; 3D Printed Gandhi Mementos (Statue and Signatures) augmented with an AR App, according to a PIB release.