NavigAR: Enhancing Localized Space Navigation Using Augmented Reality

In this study, we use Augmented Reality (AR) to project and let users interact with a 3D-replicated model of a fenced space to understand how AR can improve navigation and enhance space retention by improving wayfinding via recall. We recreated a fenced space in 3D using Blender. Users can see their current position and, using on-screen buttons, see routes to their destinations. We found that users could associate the 3D models of the buildings with their real-world counterparts. We observed that users were better able to navigate the campus after using the application.