Grand Tour XR
Cultural exploration through digital twin and AI-powered storytelling
Grand Tour XR is a prototype for a larger vision: a spatial storytelling platform that empowers users to explore real-world destinations through immersive, AI-powered narratives. Built in Unity, the experience guides users through a passive journey across scanned landscapes and interiors using Gaussian splatting and voice-driven narration. Creators can inject their own points of interest—through spatially placed cards in the first iteration—while the AI tour guide fills in contextual details to craft a narrative that is both adaptive and emotionally resonant.
This prototype also explores a creator-first S2B2C model, where local hosts and cultural spaces can easily generate immersive previews of their offerings. Whether browsing a lodge, previewing a tour route, or getting a feel for the mood of a space, users can experience the essence of travel before booking—blurring the boundary between digital exploration and real-world presence.
Role: Lead Developer
Duration: 3 Weeks (Ongoing)
Tools: Unity, Meta SDK, Gemini API, Blender