Augmented Reality for Interpretive and Experiential Learning (ARIEL) is a project with the Franklin Institute focused on creating the foundation for an open-source software application that would enable science center exhibit designers to access the many methods of Augmented Reality. We will be designing the first of many features that the application aims to have. Specifically, we aim to develop software that would allow a user to detect differences in webcam feeds and execute actions based on the detections. The project also aims to devise the four year development outline for The Franklin Institute to utilize in future semesters. Future semesters’ development would include fleshing out features, adding technologies, and refining the interface. Also, future development would involve researching social networks for the design and development of MUSpace, the co-constructive learning environment that The Franklin Institute hopes to connect to all of the Augmented Reality exhibits.
