# ArchAIDE

> Automated archaeological potsherd identification tool for archaeologists. (iPhone/iPad app by Inera s.r.l..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archaide/id1453513450 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Inera s.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/786155258)
- Category: Productivity, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.33/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 161 MB
- Languages: English, Italian
- Released: 2019-08-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-03
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archaide/id1453513450/reviews.md

## What is ArchAIDE?

ArchAIDE App is a tool for the automatic recognition of the archaeological potsherds. The ArchAIDE app is the result of ArchAIDE project (www.archaide.eu): a research and innovation project led by a consortium of European Universities and SMEs, which has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 under grant agreement No. 693548.
ArchAIDE is an innovative app for tablets and smartphones, designed as an essential tool for archaeologists. ArchAIDE wants to optimise and economise the process of pottery identification, making knowledge accessible wherever archaeologists are working. 
Using the ArchAIDE tools users will be supported by intelligent agents in the identification of the decoration class or the form type of a pottery sherd starting forme an image eventually taken with the mobile device camera. The automatic classification is based on the classes defined in the Reference Database develop by the ArchAIDE project. Anonymous users are missing the capability of storing the sherds in the device and on the ArchAIDE Server. The registration is FREE and gives the users a set of useful functionalities for the documentation of pottery sherds. Registered users may help the ArchAIDE team to improve the intelligent engines enriching its collections with new archaeological classes of ceramics. ArchAIDE is building a wide archaeological collaborative network to do that and everyone can be a part of it. For more information write to archaideproject@gmail.com.

Recognising a potsherd with ArchAIDE App is very simple, users have just to:
1) Take a photo via a mobile device 
2) send the photo to the system 
3) wait few seconds and receive the answers 
4) choose the better one 
5) save and archive it in your assemblage 
6) share the information with the community.

ArchAIDE system is now available for Roman Amphorae, Terra Sigillata Italica, Terra Sigillata Hispanica, Majolica of Montelupo. Recognition tools are now available for Roma Terra Sigillata Italica and Majolica of Montelupo Fiorentino. 
ArchAIDE helps archaeologist to simplify their job, bringing with them paperless scientific references, sharing information with their team and with the archaeological community around the world, collecting, organising and archiving data of archaeological potsherds. 
Functionalities

Users can access
1) ArchAIDE knowledge-base: a collection of search & retrieval tools that allows accessing the database of reference classes for types, decoration and stamps. ArchAIDE system is now available for Roman Amphorae, Roman Terra Sigillata (Italica, Hispanica, and South Gaulish) and Majolica of Montelupo Fiorentino. 
2) Decoration recognition process which consists:
- Select the image
- Modify the image using the manipulation tools
- Isolate the sherd in the image
- Evaluate the results
- Save the results (if the user is logged in and the results are good)
- Manually classify the image by visual comparison
3) Shape recognition process which consists:
- Image selection and manipulation 
- Definition of the scale factor
- Extraction of the external profile
- Extraction of the internal profile
- Evaluation of results
- Manual classification (alternative)
- Save the info in a sherd (for authenticated users)
4) Stamp classification process which consists of a search engine. 

Authenticated users (only)

- May collect and store data through the app. The information about sherds should be registered under a specific assemblage that belongs to a site. All the registered users own at least one site (i.e. “Default site”) in which it exists at least one predefined assemblage (i.e. “Uncategorised”). Sites and assemblages are the minimum context information required to store a sherd.
- May synchronise off-line data when they are online. The synchronisation process is seamlessly carried on in the background each time the device is connected to the internet via WI-FI or 3G/4G/5G. Users can access the Synchronisation process through a dedicated monitor.

## Key features

- Automatic potsherd recognition
- Image analysis for decoration and form
- Reference database for classification
- Save and archive identified sherds
- Share information with the community
- Paperless scientific references

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archaide/id1453513450/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Confusing

*2023-09-01*

I tried this with the image recognition but kept getting an error code. Not to mention it’s one of the most confusing apps I’ve ever seen.

### 2/5 — A great concept, needs some work

*2019-07-18*

First, I can imagine that creating the database behind the app must have taken an enormous amount of work. I imagine that in time this will be an irreplaceable tool for the field archaeologist studying Roman pottery. However, some improvements need to be made to the user interface, so it can be used more effectively. I would also suggest increasing the amount of information available within the app. For example, more description under each individual conspectus form, and a more robust database of stamps(Arretine Sigillata).Looking forward to future updates!

## Frequently asked questions about ArchAIDE

### What types of pottery can ArchAIDE recognize?

ArchAIDE currently supports recognition for Roman Amphorae, Terra Sigillata Italica, Terra Sigillata Hispanica, and Majolica of Montelupo Fiorentino. Recognition tools are specifically available for Roman Terra Sigillata Italica and Majolica of Montelupo Fiorentino.

### How does ArchAIDE help archaeologists in the field?

ArchAIDE simplifies the job of archaeologists by providing paperless scientific references, enabling them to share information with their team and the global archaeological community. It also aids in collecting, organizing, and archiving data of archaeological potsherds.

### Can I save my findings with ArchAIDE?

Anonymous users cannot store sherds. However, registration is free and grants users the capability to store identified sherds on the device and the ArchAIDE Server, along with other useful documentation functionalities.

### How accurate is ArchAIDE's recognition?

The automatic classification is based on classes defined in the Reference Database developed by the ArchAIDE project. Registered users can contribute to improving the intelligent engines by enriching collections with new archaeological classes of ceramics.

### What is the process for recognizing a potsherd with ArchAIDE?

The process involves taking a photo of the potsherd with a mobile device, sending it to the system, waiting for the results, choosing the best match, and then saving and archiving it.

### Is ArchAIDE available on multiple devices?

Yes, ArchAIDE is designed as an innovative app for both tablets and smartphones. It is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### Does ArchAIDE have ads?

ArchAIDE does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use, and registration is also free, offering additional functionalities for users.

### What is the update frequency for ArchAIDE?

ArchAIDE was last updated on August 19, 2019, with version 1.0.2. Further updates would depend on the ongoing development and project roadmap.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2019-08-19

Fixed issue with pottery images not visualised for server returned sherdapps after successful image recognition activity.
Added help menu item
Fixed issue with "Recents" view

### 1.0.1 — 2019-07-22

- bug fix

### 1.0 — 2019-07-18

No release notes.

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