Hogwarts Library
Digital Twin of the Knowledge Resource
Centre at IIT Hyderabad
Project
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Reimaging Digital Twin of
Knowledge Resource Centre as
Hogwarts Library
In this project, we aim to design and create the digital twin of the newly opened Knowledge Resource Centre at the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad. Through this, we aim to explore the use of Mixed Reality technology in assisting the users in wayfinding in navigation, while enhancing the experience using storytelling and fantasy.
Info
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Timeline
01 Week
Team
05 Students
Tools
Rhino 3D, Unreal Engine
Problem
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Understanding the problem
Problem
Though we have a digital catalogue to search for a book, students often find it difficult to find it at the right shelf.
Solution
Using Mixed Reality technology to assist the students and scholars to navigate and find their way to the right shelf. To make the experience more engaging, we incorporated elements from fantasy world inspired by Harry Potter.
Building 3D
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Making Library Hogwarts
We began documenting the library and, fortunately, obtained the architectural plans, which allowed us to mark columns and establish the structural framework of the space. From there, we transformed the area into a Hogwarts-inspired setting by adding sculptures, skins, and vaults, recreating the magical atmosphere seen in the movies.
Testing
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VR Testing of Digital Twin
We tested our Digital Twin prototype in a real-world environment and observed its performance. However, we noticed some depth inaccuracies in the prototype, which we attributed to the absence of a LiDAR sensor.
