AR Book, augmented and mixed reality applications in the education of mineral processing machines

Abstract

This study investigated the effects of three different augmented reality (AR) applications on the education of mineral comminution and classification machines. In the first application, an augmented reality booklet (AR-Book) was prepared, which included the basic machines used in mineral processing and classification. The application was designed for mobile devices and has an image target type structure. In the second application in the image target type, the mixed reality (MR) device MS Hololens 2 was used, which provides visualization in the environment and hand interactions on the models. The third application has a spatial-ground plane structure that provides hand interaction experience with MS Hololens 2. The contributions of these approaches, which aim to support traditional training, were examined through student feedback. As a result, student assessments, it was concluded that they improve learning, increase focus, make education more fun, and positively affect both the retention of knowledge and the overall quality of education.

Keywords

• Mineral Processing
• Augmented Reality
• Mixed Reality
• AR Book
• Unity
• Hololens 2

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