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Scientific Advances and Applications of 360 Tours in the XXI Century

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  • Julio Rodríguez

    (Escuela Técnica Superior de Náutica y Máquinas, Universidade da Coruña, 15011 Coruña, Spain)

  • María Isabel Lamas

    (Escuela Politécnica de Ingeniería de Ferrol, Campus Industrial de Ferrol, Universidade da Coruña, 15403 Ferrol, Spain)

  • Laura Castro-Santos

    (Escuela Politécnica de Ingeniería de Ferrol, Campus Industrial de Ferrol, Universidade da Coruña, 15403 Ferrol, Spain)

Abstract

The 360 tours have become increasingly popular as immersive technologies that allow users to explore environments in a highly interactive way; as such their use and applications have grown exponentially in recent years. Accordingly, this paper aims to review and analyze the existing scientific literature on 360 tours. The analysis delves into primary sources and central themes of research related to 360 tours in the XXI century, offering insights into how these technologies intersect with social behaviors and cultural practices. The aim is to identify key academic documents, institutional contributions, influential authors, institutions, challenges, and dominant research trajectories. Technical aspects related to the creation and implementation of these tours are also analyzed. The results highlight the growing integration of 360 toursin various fields, particularly education, culture, and tourism.

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  • Julio Rodríguez & María Isabel Lamas & Laura Castro-Santos, 2025. "Scientific Advances and Applications of 360 Tours in the XXI Century," Societies, MDPI, vol. 15(4), pages 1-26, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsoctx:v:15:y:2025:i:4:p:74-:d:1617513
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