AI Brings Museum Exhibits to Life with Interactive Conversations

Cambridge Museum of Zoology uses AI to let visitors chat with extinct and existing species, aiming to enhance public engagement with natural history.

The University of Cambridge's Museum of Zoology has launched a month-long project allowing visitors to interact with AI versions of 13 specimens, including a dodo and a narwhal.
Visitors can engage in two-way conversations with the exhibits by scanning a QR code, with the AI providing responses based on scientific data and species traits.
The initiative, developed by Nature Perspectives, aims to foster a deeper connection with nature and raise awareness about biodiversity loss.
Exhibits communicate in over 20 languages and adapt their tone to suit the age of the visitor, offering personalized insights into their life and species history.
The project will be monitored to evaluate its impact on visitor engagement and perceptions of the natural world, with conversations analyzed to understand public interests.