Pusering Jagat Temple Transcends Time to the Digital Era with Hologram Technology

Technological advancements have brought us to a new era where interactive experiences are no longer limited by the boundaries of the real world. In the midst of this change, it is important to combine technology with the richness of local culture, as is done on the island of Bali, one of which is Pura Pusering Jagat. Located in the center of the island, Pura Pusering Jagat in Pejeng, Tampaksiring, Gianyar, is a cornerstone of Balinese life and culture.

Apr 4, 2024 - 22:06
Apr 5, 2024 - 09:46
Pusering Jagat Temple Transcends Time to the Digital Era with Hologram Technology
Pusering Jagat Temple (Source: Editorial Collection)

In an effort to introduce and celebrate the cultural heritage of Pura Pusering Jagat, researchers have created an innovative solution that combines hologram technology with hand gesture recognition. Through a journal titled "Hologram Application with Hand Gesture Recognition Technology as Interactive Media for Pusering Jagat Temple Information System," researchers developed a hologram application that allows visitors to interact directly with Pusering Jagat Temple, even if they cannot physically visit it.

Initial View of Pusering Jagat Temple Hologram Application

Pura Pusering Jagat is the starting point of civilization in Bali, and it is important for us to introduce the beauty and meaning of every detail in it to the wider community. With interactive hologram technology, it is expected to provide an immersive and interesting experience to every visitor at Pura Pusering Jagat.

This application was created using Python programming language with the help of OpenCV library for hand gesture recognition, and operated on Unity 3D platform. Visitors can easily interact with the holographic objects of Pura Pusering Jagat, such as selecting menus, rotating, zooming in, and zooming out objects, using their hand gestures.