Simulating the Dilution of Sulfuric Acid on Mixed Reality Platform
Zhipeng Pan, Jinda Miao, Ning Cai, Tianren Luo, Mingmin Zhang, Zhigeng Pan · 2022
Augmented reality technology has been widely used in experimental education. Augmented reality provides virtual-real integration, real-time interaction and three-dimensional immersion, which provides a new development direction for simulating the teaching environment and promoting learning interaction. We have developed an MR experiment of diluting concentrated sulfuric acid, which helps students learn experimental manipulations and scientific concepts before conducting real chemical experiments. Virtual experiments can avoid the risks of real chemical experiments and reduce the waste of chemical materials. At the same time, we correctly render the occlusion relationship between the hand, the beaker and the virtual liquid, providing a realistic experimental effect. The tracking of multiple cameras allows students to interact more naturally. We compared the availability and students' attitudes of three virtual experiments about diluting concentrated sulfuric acid. The results show that the usability of the MR experimental system reaches the level of user satisfaction. The realistic visual effects and natural interaction method of the MR experiment have been recognized by the students.