ARTEMIS aims to create a digital infrastructure that supports the conservation and restoration of cultural heritage while harnessing the potential of 3D visualization technologies.

The project is built around the innovative concept of Reactive Heritage Digital Twins (RHDT): digital replicas of real objects that can generate specific responses to various inputs, thereby anticipating and preventing the onset of critical conditions in the actual objects. RHDT is expected to have a decisive impact on European research infrastructures dedicated to heritage preservation.

ARTEMIS integrates robust data management—providing researchers and professionals with access to over four million scientific and technical reports—with advanced visualization and simulation techniques that enable virtual experiments without affecting real heritage assets.

This integration allows for the simulation of various interventions (such as restoration or protection) before any changes are applied to the actual items. While the primary target is the scientific and professional community, the ability to pre-test restoration strategies and visualize their effects will also be valuable for decision-makers.

Ultimately, the project will benefit the general public through cost reductions and improved preservation of our precious heritage for future generations.

The project involves 22 partners from 12 EU countries and two major restoration centers as associates, and is led by CNR-INO, an institute of the Italian National Research Council that has been pioneering optical heritage diagnostics for over 40 years.