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Fresh engineering students are often required to absorb a large amount of new information within a short period of time, which can be academically and emotionally challenging. To address this challenge, this study introduces AUMOR, a mobile application designed to enhance university orientation by delivering contextual information at the point of need. It integrates GPS-based localization with QR code triggers to provide real-time, location-specific guidance and interactive content through an augmented reality (AR) interface. It uses GPS functionality to provide real-time location-based services, including information about academic buildings, student services, and recreational facilities. The QR codes on devices and laboratory equipment provide relevant information when scanned. A post-deployment user perception survey was conducted using a paper-based questionnaire involving 128 participants, including both students and faculty members. The results indicate that users perceived the application as helpful in enhancing their spatial awareness, navigation confidence, and ability to locate campus facilities, demonstrating high levels of usability and acceptance. The findings suggest that students perceived AUMOR as helpful for university orientation and suggest potential as a scalable solution.
Nadeem et al. (Fri,) studied this question.