Di San Hon Viet is a handcrafted, IoT-integrated smart lantern that narrates heritage at Vietnamese tourism sites. The shell is handmade from rattan, palm-leaf, brocade and straw; the body embeds an ESP32, 24-bit RGB LEDs and an AI Voice module with a speaker to auto-narrate heritage as visitors approach. It is a student startup from UNETI (competing in SV_STARTUP VIII, 02/2026). AkiNet — part of the Aki (AkiTao) ecosystem — accompanies it as the web technology, infrastructure and API partner.
- Handcrafted shell from rattan, palm-leaf, brocade and straw — preserving Vietnamese craft
- Lantern body embeds an ESP32, 24-bit RGB LEDs, an AI Voice module and a speaker
- Automatically narrates cultural heritage as visitors approach
- WiFi / Bluetooth connectivity, controlled via Web Dashboard or Mobile App
- Reference price of 880K VND per unit, project-based orders
- A UNETI student startup competing in SV_STARTUP VIII (02/2026)
Product anatomy
Shell — traditional craft
A handmade shell of rattan, palm-leaf, brocade and straw — crafted by Lang Chuong artisans and Thach Cau craft village, preserving Vietnamese craft.
Body — IoT & AI Voice
Embeds an ESP32, 24-bit RGB LEDs, an AI Voice module and a speaker; connects over WiFi / Bluetooth, controlled via Web Dashboard or Mobile App.
Core Features
Traditional handcrafted shell
A handmade shell crafted from rattan, palm-leaf hats, brocade and straw — preserving Vietnamese craft, in collaboration with Lang Chuong artisans and Thach Cau craft village.
IoT-integrated lantern body
The lantern body embeds an ESP32 microcontroller, 24-bit RGB LEDs and an AI Voice module with a built-in speaker — the hardware base for smart lighting and narration.
Automatic heritage narration with AI Voice
The built-in speaker and AI Voice automatically narrate cultural-heritage stories to visitors on site, turning the lantern into a heritage guide.
Control via Web Dashboard & Mobile App
WiFi / Bluetooth connectivity lets you manage and control lighting and narration content through a Web Dashboard or Mobile App.
End-to-end service for destinations
Beyond product sales: custom narration content per destination, maintenance & upgrades, and hands-on experience workshops for tourists.
Who it’s for
Tourism enterprises & resorts
Tour operators and resorts wanting a cultural experience highlight for their guests.
Hotels & hospitality
Accommodation operators elevating their spaces with lanterns that tell local heritage stories.
Heritage-site management
Heritage sites and museums needing a vivid, identity-rich narration tool.
Individual tourists
Culture lovers seeking a smart handcrafted keepsake that can tell a heritage story.
AkiTao’s role & the partner network
The project is owned and run by a UNETI student team (led by Tran Thi Quyen, advised by MSc. Pham Thi Ngoan). AkiNet — part of the Aki (AkiTao) ecosystem, founded by Lac Viet Anh — participates as the partner providing web technology, infrastructure and API plus digital-side support. The hardware and firmware (ESP32, IoT) are developed by the Di San Hon Viet team itself. This is distinct from Oscar Entertainment, a separate partner handling strategic sponsorship, multimedia and communications. The partner network also includes INIS (Nguyen Trai University), Com Viet Nam Group and traditional craft villages.
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"Elevating Vietnamese tourism" — traditional craft, connected by technology.
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