A Survey of Museum Applied Research Based on Mobile Augmented Reality

Area of Science:

• Digital Heritage
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Museum Studies

Background:

• Museums face challenges with static displays and fixed interactions, leading to higher cognitive load and poorer visitor experiences.
• Traditional museum exhibits struggle to meet the evolving needs of the public in the digital era.
• Mobile Augmented Reality (MAR) offers a solution by integrating virtual information with the real environment via mobile devices.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the application of Mobile Augmented Reality (MAR) in museums.
• To analyze the key technologies and functionalities of MAR in museum settings.
• To summarize design considerations for MAR applications in museums based on current progress.

Main Methods:

• Introduction to MAR key technologies and their museum applications.
• Classification and explanation of MAR application examples based on functions.
• Analysis of MAR application progress in museums globally.
• Summarization of design thoughts across content, guide, and interaction dimensions.

Main Results:

• MAR technology can significantly improve the richness of museum displays.
• MAR applications cater to new visitor needs in the digital age.
• MAR offers diverse functionalities for enhancing museum exhibits and visitor interaction.
• Design considerations for MAR in museums encompass content, guidance, and interactive elements.

Conclusions:

• Mobile Augmented Reality (MAR) presents a transformative approach to museum exhibition and visitor engagement.
• MAR applications can effectively address the limitations of traditional museum display modes.
• Strategic design of MAR in museums, focusing on content, guide, and interaction, is crucial for optimizing visitor experience.