Antigravity Launches Project Eternal for 3D Heritage Preservation

Antigravity has launched Project Eternal, a worldwide initiative announced following the International Day for Monuments and Sites. This project employs 360° drones and Gaussian Splatting to digitally archive historically important sites. By integrating Insta360 panoramic cameras with their lightweight A1 drone (weighing 249g), Antigravity ensures minimal disruption during data capture. The information is processed using Gaussian Splatting pipelines to develop interactive 3D environments. In collaboration with Splatica, a user-generated content campaign will allow 1,000 free 10-minute uploads. The first partnership is with CyArk, focusing on pilot projects in Italy, particularly at Civita di Bagnoregio (the "Dying City") and Pompeii. A global challenge encourages users to document significant locations, create 3D models via Splatica, and share them. A panel of experts from technology, art, and heritage will evaluate submissions for awards. The initiative is divided into three categories: everyday living spaces, cultural heritage sites, and innovative hybrid areas. Antigravity envisions Project Eternal as a sustained effort to connect creators, technologies, and institutions for preservation through 3D reconstruction.