Saving heritage with smart tech

"Our advantage is connection, not just collection," Zhao says.

"When seeing a biomorphic design in Xinjiang carpets, we uncover its mathematical essence, and the universal beauty of geometry behind it."

The research leaps off the server into the physical world through exhibitions. Domestic shows present digitally decoded artifacts while international tours use immersive spaces to translate complex cultural concepts.

The exhibition's stop in Bangkok, Thailand, in April 2024, underscored its role in fostering international cultural dialogue.

Phinij Jarusombat, former deputy prime minister of Thailand, said in his address that the innovative use of technology to display Chinese cultural relics at the exhibition was eye-opening. He hoped Thailand and China could strengthen cooperation and exchanges in culture, technology, education, and other fields.