Computer applications for multisensory communication on cultural heritage

The paper aims to illustrate the design and implementation of subsidies for a multisensory communication of the cultural heritage for inclusive fruition through innovative processing techniques designed specifically with technological solutions and experimental studies of materials for the reproductions of mobile artefacts, plans and touch panels. Information technologies have been added to works through experimental archaeology for the reproduction of artefacts for multi-sensory itineraries. In our experience, some specific computer applications are important to improve the fruition of historical-artistic heritage also to people with sensory disabilities penalized by communications systems generally used in these contexts. In this paper we show some projects and solutions for museums and naturalistic- archaeological trails accessible to all sort of visitors. The purpose of this 'cultural routes' is to remove barriers of various types, starting with the removal of sensorial barriers. We realised reproductions of some archaeological objects to be explored using one's hands with particular interest to communicate to the blind and visually impaired people. © Archaeopress and the individual authors 2016. All rights reserved.