History Visualization Using Augmented Reality
Tetep (*), Jamilah, Ali Ismail, Eldi Mulyana, Triani Widyanti
Institut Pendidikan Indonesia
Jalan Terusan Pahlawan No 32 Garut 44151 West Java
Indonesia
Abstract
Augmented reality is an interactive digital media where objects in real-world environment is visualized through a computer-generated image. This study aims at developing an application to visualize abstract historical objects into more concrete objects so that it can be used as an instructional media. The development was done using Web Aurasma Based Studio and Reveal Mobile in six stages including concept, design, material collecting, assembly, testing and distribution. The results showed that the developed augmented reality application was highly effective in visualizing historical facts so as to motivate students in studying historical facts in a more real and concrete way.
Keywords: Augmented Reality, Historical Facts, Web Aurasma Studio
Topic: Computer Science