AppsFromResearch
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Augmented Reality Research Apps

Augmented reality apps that bring research to life — 3D beating hearts, molecular models, spacecraft, historical reenactments, and engineering visualizations from NASA, Smithsonian, and universities.

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Skin & Bones

FreeiOS
2 publications
Evidence Tier:VALIDATED
Skin & Bones uses augmented reality to animate Smithsonian vertebrate skeletons, making scientific concepts more engaging for museum visitors and students.
Smithsonian InstitutionLife Sciences
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STRUCT-AR

FreeiOS Android
1 publication
Evidence Tier:EVALUATED
STRUCT-AR uses augmented reality to help civil engineering students visualize and understand how 3D structural models behave under loads.
University of VirginiaCivil & Environmental Engineering
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Argon4

FreeiOS
2 publications
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Argon4 is an augmented reality web browser enabling developers to create interactive AR experiences using standard HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Georgia TechComputer Science & IT
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BeHere / 1942

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Augmented reality app letting users interact with Japanese American internment history in Little Tokyo, critiquing narratives through archival photography.
University of California, Los AngelesHistory & Archaeology
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Beyond Curie

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Augmented reality app accompanying museum exhibition, interactively exploring stories of 40 pioneering women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
North Carolina State UniversityVisual & Performing Arts
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MacromoleculAR

FreeiOS Android
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Augmented reality app rendering interactive 3D molecular models in real environments to help students and public understand complex protein structures.
University of MichiganPhysical Sciences
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NASA's First Woman

FreeiOS
2 publications
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Educational app using augmented reality to bring NASA's graphic novel to life, exploring Artemis program technologies through immersive 3D models.
NASAMechanical & Aerospace Engineering
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Penn&Slavery

FreeiOS Android
3 publications
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Augmented reality campus tour revealing University of Pennsylvania's historical connections to slavery, challenging official narratives through digital-historical intervention and accountability.
University of PennsylvaniaHistory & Archaeology
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PickrickAR

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
PickrickAR recreates 1964 civil rights protests at former Pickrick restaurant site using location-based augmented reality for educational, self-guided historical tours.
Georgia TechHistory & Archaeology
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Spacecraft AR

FreeiOS Android
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Spacecraft AR projects interactive 3D models of NASA spacecraft into users' environments using augmented reality for immersive learning.
NASAMechanical & Aerospace Engineering
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Spot the Station

FreeiOS Android
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Spot the Station provides real-time notifications and augmented reality views to help the public locate and observe the International Space Station.
NASAPhysical Sciences
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The Zombie Ant Experience

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Augmented reality tool simulating parasitic manipulation of ant behavior to teach general audiences about complex parasite-host ecological interactions.
Pennsylvania State UniversityLife Sciences
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Aeronautics AR

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Aeronautics AR uses augmented reality to display interactive 3D models of NASA's experimental aircraft for public outreach and STEM education.
NASAMechanical & Aerospace Engineering
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AR Expeditions

FreeAndroid
1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
AR Expeditions immerses third through fifth graders in augmented reality experiences with quizzes, vocabulary games, and Florida reading book activities.
University of FloridaLiterature & Cultural Studies
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Cleveland Clinic AR+

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Augmented reality app guiding patients and visitors through Cleveland Clinic's art and architecture collection with interactive videos and virtual tours.
Cleveland ClinicVisual & Performing Arts
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Doorways into Open Access

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Augmented reality experience transporting users to 1912 Paris to explore Smithsonian artifacts with voiceover and haptic accessibility features.
Smithsonian InstitutionHistory & Archaeology
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Scry: Augmented Learning

FreeiOS Android
1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Augmented reality platform enabling Purdue students to visualize 3D educational models and collaborate on shared virtual projects for remote classroom learning.
Purdue UniversityComputer Science & IT
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Trot To Trophy 2: TPR AR

FreeiOS Android
1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Trot To Trophy 2 guides equine science students through virtual horse wellness exams using augmented reality technology.
North Carolina State UniversityVeterinary Medicine
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WeatherSats AR

FreeiOS Android
1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
WeatherSats AR uses augmented reality missions to explain how satellites monitor extreme weather and climate change, demonstrating data collection processes.
NASAEarth & Environmental Sciences