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Mobile vs. head-mounted AR for learning additive manufacturing and supporting design creativity

Cui, Jinxue (1,2); Mantelet, Fabrice (1); Jean, Camille (1); Lou, Ruding (2); Segonds, Frédéric (1)

Type:
Papers
DS 145: Proceedings of the DESIGN2026 19th International Design Conference
Year:
2026
Editor:
Štorga, M.; Škec, S.; Martinec, T.; Marjanović, D.; Pavković, N.
Author:
Cui, Jinxue (1,2); Mantelet, Fabrice (1); Jean, Camille (1); Lou, Ruding (2); Segonds, Frédéric (1)
Series:
DESIGN
Institution:
1: Arts et Métiers Institute of Technology, LCPI, France; 2: Arts et Métiers Institute of Technology, LISPEN, France
Page(s):
2931-2940
DOI number:
10.1017/pds.2026.10651
ISSN:
2732-527X (Online)
Abstract:
This study examines how different AR platforms support learning and creativity in Additive Manufacturing (AM) education. Design students used either a smartphone- or headset-based AR app to explore virtual AM models before completing a design task and questionnaire. Expert reviews and Mann–Whitney U tests showed that headset AR users reported higher usability, better AM understanding, and produced more creative designs. The results highlight the educational value of immersive AR in enhancing technological comprehension and creative performance.
Keywords:
augmented reality (AR), additive manufacturing, design creativity, product design, usability
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