DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF AUGMENTED REALITY BASED LABORATORIES FOR SMART LEARNING

Augmented Reality (AR) is one of the best technology enhanced and interactive hybrid learning environment that helps to increase the conceptual understanding ofany phenomena. One of its most imperative areas is the use of Augmented Reality applications in teaching, training etc. which increases the potential of AR to be incorporated in education. AR technology enables the addition of virtual objects into real environments there by encourage students to show an intense level of interest towards learning and enhance better visualization of concepts in academics. Learning information about any course through AR will be more feasible than learning from the internet or books. The project involves developing an Application/Mobile App (Android) for Augmented lab that will facilitate the students to master the concepts and procedure of experiments in an Augmented way and also can learn about electronic components information like microprocessors, transistors, antenna, etc. through AR. The built in application allows the students to scan the equipment/components through the app that would be recognized and an instant information in the format of text and video of that equipment/component will be displayed on equipment virtually. The Unity 3D software linked with Vuforia Engine is used to develop the application.