Tour Around: An AR-Powered, Personalized Nearby Location Tour Companion

Abstract

This research presents a comprehensive, technically advanced approach to enhancing the global tourist experience through the integration of cutting-edge technologies. The system seamlessly combines augmented reality-based navigation, optical character recognition translation, and TensorFlow Lite object detection to create an immersive journey of exploration for travellers worldwide. The augmented reality navigation component employs intuitive visual cues and real-time directional guidance to lead users to tourist destinations, facilitating effortless navigation in unfamiliar environments. Concurrently, the optical character recognition translation feature eliminates language barriers, enabling tourists to interpret local signage and cultural information seamlessly. The You Only Look Once object detection module enhances the experience by providing real-time identification of statues, landmarks, and historical sites via the device’s camera, offering valuable contextual information about these attractions. Rooted in extensive user feedback, iterative refinement, and rigorous testing, this solution empowers travellers with independence, cultural enrichment, and immersive exploration on a global scale. The system’s inherent scalability and adaptability have the potential to revolutionize tourism worldwide by fostering inclusive, informed, and memorable travel experiences, irrespective of cultural or linguistic differences, thereby catering to diverse preferences and backgrounds.