Russia’s State Hermitage Museum comes to FMX

At FMX, Russian systems integrator and service provider CROC demonstrated a VR experience of the State Hermitage Museum's Jupiter Hall, Russia’s largest museum. It was the only case from Russia selected by the organizers for this year's event. The project demonstrated the use of photogrammetry for digitalizing cultural heritage objects. Using photogrammetric techniques allowed CROC to create an immersive virtual environment with reconstruction of ancient sculptures (in the museum) and the interior and atmosphere of the State Hermitage Museum's Jupiter Hall. Such digital models extend the accessibility of the museum, or any museum for that matter, and make it remotely