WebAR-NFC to Gauge User Immersion in Education and Training

Abstract

Augmented Reality (AR) is a promising technology for enhancing engagement and understanding in education and training. However, the challenge of measuring user immersion and engagement in AR remains a significant barrier to its widespread adoption. This research proposes a new WebAR-NFC system with hand tracking to measure user immersion and engagement in educational settings. The system integrates WebAR content with NFC tags and hand-tracking technologies to enable the measurement of user interactions with educational content. The proposed system addresses the limitations of previous methods for measuring user immersion in AR, such as self-report or behavioral measures, by providing a more objective and accurate measurement of user engagement. Hand-tracking in the system offers a unique measure of user interactions with educational content that is not available with previous methods. The system’s potential to improve learning outcomes by enhancing user engagement and immersion suggests it may have significant practical applications in education and training. The system’s accessibility through a web browser on mobile devices or computers makes it widely available to learners, making it suitable for various educational settings. The research proposes a novel methodology for measuring user immersion and engagement in AR, which can significantly contribute to the development and adoption of AR in education and training. The results of this research can advance the understanding of user engagement and immersion in AR, providing insights into how to design effective AR systems for education and training.