Android Mobile Augmented Reality Application for 3D Visualization of Museum Collectibles in Surakarta

Abstract

This article discusses the process of developing and perceptional validation by prospective users of the augmented reality application on mobile devices for three-dimensional (3D) visualization of museum collectibles. The main purpose of this publication is to visualize museum collection objects in 3D models on Android mobile devices so that visitors could be able to see collections from all sides. Augmented reality application displays a 3D model by scanning a unique marker for every collection. The test results showed that the application worked properly on smartphones using Android 4.0 or later version and with a minimum of 1 GB of memory in low-light room condition or brighter. Moreover, test results on various markers conditions indicated that the application could still be able to read the marker and display a 3D model with the marker condition that was crossed out with a ballpoint or there were traces of the folded line. In addition, if the marker was covered with a solid object such as paper with a maximum of 40%, the marker was still readable by the application. The results of the perceptual evaluation by users showed that the average of acceptance rate was 82.282% at the Nusantara Keris Museum and 88.47% at the Surakarta Cultural Heritage Museum.

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“…In this sense, the most widespread forms of AR are: a) based on markers with geolocation (Andrade & Dias, 2020;Bhaskara & Sugiarti, 2019). In case location is not required, there is usually the overlay of 3D objects using QR code (Poce et al, 2019;Supriyono et al, 2020) or as detectable icons within a printed map (K. ; b) without markers of geolocation (Higgett et al, 2016;Jones et al, 2019;Mendoza-Garrido et al, 2021;Petrucco & Agostini, 2016;Shih et al, 2019).…”

“…The dispersion of archaeological sites or the fragmentation of objects is a handicap when interpreting and assessing material heritage. In this sense, the recreation of artifacts partially or completely is possible thanks to the use of 3D (Gherardini et al, 2019;Supriyono et al, 2020). For outdoor cases, several publications are characterized by accurately placing 3D historical buildings in an urban environment (Higgett et al, 2016;Shih et al, 2019).…”

“…It enriches the capacity for historical interpretation and its relation to the present through emotional involvement. The psychological background promotes a greater immersive capacity, improving the understanding of people, places, and events, thus, awakening a greater cultural awareness (Supriyono et al, 2020).…”