A team of students at the Mehran University of Engineering and Technology in Jamshoro, Pakistan have taken note of how a lot of children in Pakistan are deprived what they see as a quality education. While there have been moves by the government and other organizations to remedy this issue, there is the issue of educational technology that needs more support. Thus, the team wants to develop technology to support education in Pakistan.
The team collaborated with Fast Rural Development Program (FRDP) Pakistan to create an augmented reality device using augmented reality (AR) 3D technology that would allow for realistic and interactive distance learning. It would be a solar powered device, making it a eco-friendly option as well. It has four cameras, and the teacher will be placed to in a way that will allow them to be captured in a 3D manner. It will then be relayed to a table-top module to give the experience to the students.
The team says the device does not need maintenance, and should last for about ten years. They hope the technology will be expanded upon in the future and help children globally to receive the education they deserve.
This project was made possible by a $4,115.00 grant from EPICS in IEEE.