Augmented Reality for the Disabled: Review Articles

Abstract

Augmented Reality or "AR" has been recognized for its significant importance in different areas of technology, not to mention its significant presence in the education sector. This research aimed to map the relevant literature on AR usage with the aim of rehabilitating people with disabilities. The search was performed on three databases: Science Direct, IEEE Explore and Web of Science from 2013 to 2018. . Based on our inclusion and exclusion criteria, (n=13) articles were selected. Seven of the studies (n=7/13) intellectual disability. Six of the studies (n=6/6) physical disability. The basic idea of this article is to measure the size of the virtual environment utilization in order to rehabilitate the disabled, in addition to the ability of modern technology to restore people with disabilities to normal life and integration into society. This research is expected to display the current literature in this area and to increase the understanding of this research field.

Augmented reality in special education: a meta-analysis of single-subject design studies

“…Our review of the current research on the application of AR in special education showed the potential benefits of AR for individuals with disabilities, including support with self-determination and self-management, guidance through self-instruction in complex tasks resolution, or guidance and location in various environments (Gómez-Puerta, Chiner, Melero-Pérez, & Lorenzo, 2019). Moreover, it may be beneficial to adopt AR technology to allow individuals with mental and physical disabilities to live normally and exercise their hobbies (Alshafeey, Lakulu, Chyad, Abdullah, & Salem, 2019).…”

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“…In a related study, Baragash, Al-Samarraie, Alzahrani, and Alfarraj (2019) conducted a meta-analysis that eventually supported the effectiveness of AR technology in learning promotion and in obtaining social, living and physical skills among students with special needs. Also, Gomez-Puetra, Chiner, Melero-Perez, & Lorenzo (2019) and Alshafeey et al (2019) illustrated potential advantages of AR for individuals suffering from disabilities and these were self-determination, selfmanagement, guidance, and the promotion of mental and physical disabilities normal living and hobbies. Based on literature dedicated to AR teaching material, positive contributions are provided to the motivation level of students.…”

Augmented Reality Learning in Mathematics Education: A Systematic Literature Review

“…Each research provides a broad understanding of the educational benefits that AR technology may offer in those fields of use. However, the study of AR technology in mathematics education is still on the surface (Alshafeey et al, 2019;Lainufar et al, 2021). There is little recent systematic review which provides detailed relevant work of literature in AR's effectiveness and implementations in mathematics education.…”