University of Patras | Department of History and Archaeology
CULTED LAB
Cultural Technology for Digital Heritage
CULTED Lab is an interdisciplinary research laboratory of the Department of History and Archaeology at the University of Patras, dedicated to cultural technology, digital heritage and educational innovation.
AI, XR and Digital Humanities
Educational Innovation
Heritage, History and Education
Advancing Cultural Technology and Educational Innovation
CULTED Lab conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of cultural heritage, digital technologies, history, museum studies and education. The laboratory explores how emerging technologies can support the documentation, interpretation, preservation, visualisation and educational use of cultural heritage.
Its work brings together cultural technology, digital humanities, artificial intelligence, XR applications, museum technologies and educational innovation, supporting research, teaching, project development and collaboration with academic, cultural and public organisations.
Research Focus
The laboratory’s research activity reflects the convergence of cultural studies, digital humanities, educational sciences and emerging technologies.
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Cultural Technology
Design, development and evaluation of digital cultural applications, platforms and services for the documentation, management, interpretation and promotion of cultural heritage.
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Digital Heritage
Digital methods and tools for the preservation, archiving, visualisation and educational use of tangible and intangible cultural heritage and contemporary cultural assets.
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AI and XR for Culture
Applications of artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality and immersive technologies for cultural heritage, museums, archaeology and education.
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Educational Innovation
Design and evaluation of learning scenarios, digital educational applications and innovative environments for formal, non-formal and lifelong learning.
What We Do
Research
Interdisciplinary research in cultural technology, digital heritage, museum technologies, history, education and emerging digital methods.
Projects
Research, educational and applied projects connecting cultural heritage, humanities research, public institutions and digital innovation.
Infrastructure
Specialised spaces, digital infrastructure and equipment for cultural technology, XR applications, AI-supported analysis and digital heritage documentation.
Collaboration and Partnerships
CULTED Lab welcomes collaboration proposals from universities, research centres, museums, cultural organisations, public authorities, educational institutions and technology partners.