Virtual Booth

Traditional engineering practices often rely on manual procedures, physical equipment, and two-dimensional data representations. These methods suffer from limitations in interactivity, accessibility, and efficiency. Additionally, the reliance on outdated safety protocols when using engineering equipment contributes to frequent accidents and operational inefficiencies. These challenges highlight the need for more innovative and interactive engineering education and practice approaches. Augmented Reality (AR) technology presents a potential solution by overlaying digital information onto the physical world, creating an immersive and interactive user experience. AR allows users to visualize complex data and equipment in three dimensions, making it easier to understand intricate systems and processes. This technology has rapidly evolved, offering promising opportunities to enhance various fields, including engineering education and research. By seamlessly integrating virtual and physical realms, AR enables users to interact with digital content in real time, leading to improved understanding and safety practices when using engineering equipment. This innovative approach not only enhances the learning experience for students but also ensures that engineers and technicians can operate equipment more safely and efficiently. In teaching and learning, there exists a growing demand for innovative solutions that leverage augmented reality (AR) technology to enhance various aspects of procedures in using engineering equipment and handling the equipment cautiously. Furthermore, users, specifically students, often have difficulty understanding the usage of engineering equipment and its Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Risk Control (HIRARC). Therefore, creating AR systems that display physical engineering setups and interfaces can significantly ease users' challenges.