Lausanne 1831- 2024 Simulated comparison between cadastral building elevation values in 1831 and values in 2024. An arbitrary average of two storeys for suburban residences and three storeys for urban residences has been calculated for 1831. Monuments still in situ retain the same elevation
Time Machine Unit Mission
The Time Machine Unit’s mission is to integrate artificial intelligence and cultural heritage through synergy between scientific research and heritage institutions. The unit is dedicated to developing interdisciplinary projects using artificial intelligence methodologies to unlock the potential of historical documents, offering new perspectives and insights into our shared past and memory.
Understanding the past, densifying the present, planning the future: The aim is to create methodologies and approaches for densifying the present with information from the past, to better understand possible futures.
Educational innovation: Time Machine Unit offers educational programs, courses, hands-on workshops and seminars, equipping academic, professional and citizen communities with the skills needed for computational extraction and analysis of historical data.
Collaborative programs: Time Machine Unit actively promotes collaborative programs, facilitating study and exchange opportunities for students and researchers. This collaborative effort aims to envision and realize a landscape in which digital technology enhances the accessibility, understanding and preservation of cultural artifacts for future generations.
