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Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Top 7 Augmented Reality Apps for Education


Augmented Reality is a very fast growing technology emphasizing on real models and augmenting them with the help of computer, using different dimensions and sound. Augmented Reality can be easily demonstrated using a mobile app. Capture any image using your smartphone or any other device, and the AR app will conceptualize it and generate a 3D animation or video, acquiring every single object visible in your screen. This creates a computer-generated virtual lively image, exactly similar to the real one.



Nowadays, Augmented Reality apps have gained immense popularity, and thus app developers are also developing AR apps for several genres such as education, fun and for commercial use.

Illustrating some of the best Augmented Reality apps catering education


1. Aurasma


This Augmented Reality app has changed the way millions of people used to see, as it's the only app where you can create and share your Augmented Reality experiences. It brings objects and other physical locations to life such as 3D animations and videos. Explore the featured sections of this app and find more interesting augmented reality features.


2. Layar


Connect your digital content with the real world using the app Layar. Observe the rich digital experiences of Layar and interact with whole new real world in a better way. Explore and be alive with videos right on top of the page, connect with several links and share them on various social media channels.


3. Google Sky Map


If you like astronomy, then this augmented reality app gives you an ultimate experience of learning astronomy. This app provides an interesting way to identify your favourite stars and constellations directly using Google Sky Map.


4. Junaio


Junaio is among most technically advanced browsers currently used in smartphones. This app is very fast and provides a smooth way to discover the world around you. Find local events, offers and listings; scan QR codes and barcodes to get access to the information that you've never thought before. Get augmented content just like real ones to experience new virtual interactions.


5. FETCH! LUNCH RUSH


This app is about, Ruff Ruffman, canine host of the PBS KIDS TV series, FETCH! with Ruff Ruffman, is making a movie!

In this multi-player augmented reality game, you need to keep an eye on the lunch orders from Ruff's movie crew, your challenge is to check how many sushi everyone in the crew wants. It's a wonderful augmented reality game funded by a grant from the department of education.


6. Anatomy 4D


This app transforms a simple image of the human body into an interactive 4D experience of human anatomy. Anatomy 4D is an excellent app for teachers, students, medical professionals and others who wants to learn about the human anatomy. This app uses augmented reality and other cutting-edge technologies to cater the best methods of learning.


7. Science AR


This app is for school kids, and as the name of the app suggests, it brings the science AR posters come alive. These science AR posters can be easily downloaded from appsbypaulhamilton.com. Once you've downloaded the posters, simply hold your mobile device up to different parts of the posters and watch the poster come alive with 3d models, videos and scientific diagrams.


There are very few augmented reality apps for education, but the trend is coming-up, as augmented reality and other new technologies are developed to make learning more fun and interesting.

Let's Check-Out, How Augmented Reality Works?




About Anna Harris:
working as web content writer and a strategist for a major IT firm delivering the best iPhone & mobile application development services for all your varied business needs.

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