Research study on applying SLAM-Based Augmented Reality technology for gamification history guided tour

This study employed simultaneous-localization-and-mapping-based augmented reality technology in a guided tour for a historic site. Virtual objects integrated real environment to promote users' senses of immersion, and a gamification mechanism was applied to enhance their experience and learning outcomes. The historic site of this study was Nishi Honganji Temple in Taiwan. The literature and historical materials related to the temple were analyzed, and its historical appearance was reconstructed using a novel technology. The effectiveness of simultaneous-localization-and-mapping-based augmented reality in historical and cultural representation and learning enhancement was explored. The results indicated that use of the technology was effective for enhancing users' learning, and most of the participants reported having a positive experience.