Title :
A demonstration of an augmented virtuality based solar energy power calculator in electrical engineering
Author :
Onime, C. ; Uhomoibhi, James ; Pietrosemoli, Ermanno
Author_Institution :
Abdus Salam Int. Centre for Theor. Phys. (ICTP), Trieste, Italy
Abstract :
The PhD work on Computer Aided Engineering Education (CAEE) scheme is concerned with the use of computer aids for the enhanced, interactive delivery of educational materials in the field of engineering while maintaining existing pedagogical contents and standards. The work considers two separate components, one for classroom and another for practical hands-on laboratory work in engineering. The CAEE component for hands-on laboratory practical work focuses on the use of mixed and augmented reality tools on mobile devices/platforms. This practical demonstration presents an augmented virtuality tool where real-time information from a mobile device´s sensors is used directly within a virtual or computer generated environment. The tool highlights the ability of the CAEE tools to provide a practical context for hands-on exercise in tutorial classes.
Keywords :
augmented reality; computer aided engineering; computer aided instruction; electrical engineering computing; electrical engineering education; solar energy conversion; CAEE scheme; augmented virtuality; computer aided engineering education; computer aids; educational material; electrical engineering; mixed reality tool; mobile device sensor; solar energy power calculator; Conferences; Decision support systems; Instruments; Augmented virtuality; computer aid; solar energy; tutorial exercise;
Conference_Titel :
Remote Engineering and Virtual Instrumentation (REV), 2014 11th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Porto
DOI :
10.1109/REV.2014.6784254