Interactive AR Simulation for Pneumatic Systems in Technical Education: A Scalable Low Cost Solution for TVET Institutions
Keywords:
Augmented Reality (AR), Pneumatic systems, Mobile learning, TVET Education, Unity VuforiaAbstract
Pneumatic system training in TVET institutions Malaysia is constrained by equipment costs above RM 5,000 per station and safety restrictions for student access to pressurized systems. ARpneuma is an interactive Augmented Reality application developed using Unity and Vuforia SDK which can eliminates both barriers using only a printed workbook and a standard Android smartphone. Students scan the printed circuit diagrams to view real-time 3D component models and FluidSIM generated airflow simulations, making invisible pneumatic dynamics fully visible and interactive. Evaluated with Mechanical Engineering students, the application achieved improvements of 15–27.8% across all learning outcomes, offering a scalable, near-zero-cost solution for any TVET institution.
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