3D edutainment environment: learning physics through VR/AR experiences

ABSTRACT

Virtual Reality (VR) as well as Augmented Reality (AR) environment can be used as media for edutaining. They provide pleasant environments for educating students through experiences. In this paper, we present a 3D edutainment environment which provides an experience-based learning environment for understanding the Newtonian physics law. We design a physics-based simulation application that simulates a domino effect in the 3D environment. Using this application, the user can learn physics by interacting and experiencing different kinds of domino effect in the VR/AR environment. We propose a new way to help the user tuning the simulation conditions to produce a desired simulation effect by illustrating an expected trajectory of the object of interest. Therefore, the user can easily distinguish the simulation results from different configurations by comparing the trajectories of the selected object.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.5 INFORMATION INTERFACES AND PRESENTATION (I.7)
      H.5.1 Multimedia Information Systems
          Subjects: Animations

Additional Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.5 INFORMATION INTERFACES AND PRESENTATION (I.7)
      H.5.1 Multimedia Information Systems
          Subjects: Artificial, augmented, and virtual realities

  K. Computing Milieux
  K.3 COMPUTERS AND EDUCATION
      K.3.1 Computer Uses in Education
          Subjects: Computer-assisted instruction (CAI)

General Terms:
Design

Keywords:
augmented reality, edutainment, experience-based learning, physics-based simulation, virtual reality