Temporal Augmented Reality Based on Gesture Interaction for History and Science Education

This paper develops a Temporal Control Augmented Reality Interaction Player (TCAIP) based on Microsoft Kinect, aiming to enhance the interactive experience of children in history and science education. The primary objective is to allow users to control the playback speed, direction, and scale of educational content in real time through simple gestures, thereby facilitating an intuitive exploration of complex scientific phenomena or historical images spanning large time periods. The experiment involved 15 participants aged 7 to 17, who interacted with the system in a controlled environment. The findings indicate that the TCAIP system significantly improves memory retention and understanding of scientific concepts among the participants. User feedback highlighted the system’s ease of use and its potential for widespread application in educational settings. This research demonstrates the efficacy of interactive technology in improving learning outcomes and provides valuable insights for the future development of educational technologies.