GYRO3DSCOPE

Interactive Digital Kiosks for Cultural Heritage

What is it?

GYRO3DSCOPE creates a direct bridge between the public and massive 3D repositories like the Sketchfab and 3D Big Data Space. Aligning with the Outreach Synergy goals, it democratizes access to digital heritage by transforming any personal smartphone into a zero-latency spatial controller, removing technical barriers to exploration.

How to use

Scan the QR Code to link your device.
Physically rotate your smartphone to manipulate the 3D object in real-time.
Use Tour to visit the points of interest, and Light to reveal luster and colour play.
Use the smartphone's slider (or pinch) to Zoom and inspect details.

Project recognition

GYRO3DSCOPE was submitted to the TMO Outreach Synergy Call (2025) within the 3DBigDataSpace project. Although not currently receiving financial support, the proposal was highly rated by internal and external experts for its originality and cultural relevance.

Research Ongoing Independent Project

Deploy in your museum

Are you a cultural institution? Request a verified account to deploy custom GYRO3DSCOPE kiosks. Gain access to a dedicated admin dashboard to curate your collection, add quizzes and track visitor analytics.

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Citation

Apopei, A. I. (2026). GYRO3DSCOPE: A Bring Your Own Device Interactive Kiosk for Enhancing 3D Geoheritage Engagement. Heritage, 9(7), 283. https://doi.org/10.3390/heritage9070283

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Key features

Massive Library

Thousands of artifacts via Sketchfab and the 3DBigDataSpace repository, plus the museum's own models.

Real-time Sync

Smooth, low-latency control from any smartphone browser.

Four Modes

Gyroscope, touchpad, guided tour of points of interest, and light play.

Developed by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Andrei Ionuţ APOPEI | https://geology.uaic.ro/andrei.apopei/ | contact: andrei.apopei uaic.ro

3D assets available from Sketchfab | https://sketchfab.com and the 3DBigDataSpace repository | https://3drepo.eu

release | Admin Dashboard

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DOI: 10.3390/heritage9070283