The implementation of augmented reality (AR) technology in promoting saving energy awareness at home

Aminuddin, Atirah Nurain (2021) The implementation of augmented reality (AR) technology in promoting saving energy awareness at home. Project Report. Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia. (Submitted)

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Abstract

Nowadays, people tend to spend the energy more luxuriously. It is including the energy we use at home, office, huge building and institution. Sometimes, the excessive energy consumption happened without us noticing it. One of the ways we able to help in order to achieve green earth is by starting to save energy at our own home. In order to create awareness amongst the general population, an awareness application on saving energy at home has been develop. This application uses an interactive Augmented Reality (AR) technology which able to give the user some tips on how to save energy focusing at home. By implementing the AR technology, this app will allow the user to scan the flash card and thus, information regarding electrical appliances energy’s usage will revealed. For example, when we scan a refrigerator flash card, a 3D animation model will appear and can be rotated. Then, there are audio to explain the amount home energy used and the details. Other home appliances including in this apps are the television, computer, air-conditioner and many more. Then, there is also a mini quiz to test the user’s knowledge by asking the user a few questions and a score will be given at the end of the mini quiz. Some of the additional features include videos with other ways to save energy at home. There are also images slideshow of energy-saving logos found on electrical appliances. This application also have icon to jump on related websites. Hence, a fun and interesting application created to bring awareness to save energy in home among general population.

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