Augmented reality to improve users experience in art : an application of Epson Moverio and google cardbard devices

In the field of Art and Cultural Heritage, operators are conscious that the public would like to be involved more in exhibitions and in the preservation of Culture, so experts and researchers are studying new technologies, and, in particular, Virtual Reality, to find new means to engage visitors and improve their experience. The new headsets and 3D glasses, which allow augmented reality applications, represent one of the latest frontiers in the field. This paper presents an application of augmented reality, realized through the Epson Moverio and Google CardBoard devices, which allow to provide additional information to masterpieces cultural sites.