Smart Tourism with AR Navigation: Bridging Cultural Exploration and Technology

Abstract

VeezAR is a mobile-based AR-AI solution for smart travel planning, integrating AR for real-time navigation. Developed for Android using Java and Firebase, it leverages AR-Core, and Unity, for immersive navigation and an AI personalized recommendation. Key features include hybrid 2D-AR mapping, AI travel planner, and interactive gesture controls. AI chatbots ensure scalability, while Firestore caching supports real-time updates. Preliminary results indicate accurate recommendations and an engaging experience. despite challenges like device compatibility and internet dependency.