AR Periodic Table
An interactive AR-based periodic table that visualises elements in real-time.
Created on 22nd February 2025
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AR Periodic Table
An interactive AR-based periodic table that visualises elements in real-time.
The problem AR Periodic Table solves
This project helps students and chemistry enthusiasts visualize chemical elements in augmented reality. By scanning reference images, users can see 3D models of elements, making learning more engaging. It also demonstrates compound formation, such as water (H₂O), by detecting hydrogen and oxygen together. This interactive approach enhances understanding compared to traditional 2D periodic tables.
Challenges we ran into
One major challenge was removing individual element prefabs when a compound was formed. Initially, the hydrogen and oxygen models did not always disappear when water was generated. We solved this by implementing a proper reference tracking system and ensuring that detected elements were correctly removed before spawning the compound. Another challenge was handling case-sensitive reference image names, which we fixed by standardizing all names to lowercase.