Development of an Application with Augmented Reality to Improve Spatial Visualization

In this work an application with Augmented Reality (AR) was developed with the intention of accompanying the students of the Graphic Design subject in the 3D visualization of mechanical parts and assemblies. AR provides more information about the parts represented in different drawings, and facilitates the interpretation by visualizing parts or assemblies in 3D. It also helps to understand the assemblies when they need to be used, but thanks to the fact that the parts can be visualized in 3D, the knowledge is fixed and provides greater ease of understanding. In this way, knowledge can be reassured through constant interaction with the parts and assemblies worked on, for example, zooming, rotating, displaying or hiding a plane, part or assembly. Thus, with the help of this technology, students actively participate in the learning/teaching process, carrying out a personal learning itinerary. In addition, the developed application can increase the motivation of students with respect to the subject and not fall behind due to the low ability to visualize parts in 3D.