Research Article

A Study on Innovative Experience Design for the Museum of the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor in the Era of Digital Humanities

Congwen XuNorth China University of Technology*

* Corresponding author: [email protected]

Abstract

With the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, China has achieved significant progress in the digital preservation of cultural heritage. However, past integrations of AI with museum immersive experiences have been largely confined to contexts such as artifact restoration, conservation and display, and digital human-guided tours; they have lacked effective capture and understanding of visitors' needs. As a result, existing intelligent museum experience models struggle to satisfy visitors' demands for high-quality immersive visits. Based on the application of AI technologies in museum settings, this paper proposes new solutions for an intelligent experience at the Museum of the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, aiming to facilitate the innovative dissemination of cultural heritage.

Keywords: Cultural heritage; Artificial intelligence; Experience design; Museum of the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor
Published: October 2, 2025
DOI: 10.54254/2753-7064/2025.HT27919
Volume: CHR Vol.85
pp. 166-176
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