Development of Educational Augmented Reality Applications using Kinect

Abstract

In this paper, we propose a method to create a binocular stereo image of ancient world cultural heritage sites, as well as a 3D game which history students can play using Kinect. We developed the application for history study by reconstructing historic building ruins with 3D models using computer graphics. The 3D models of the ancient Japanese buildings have been presented virtually on Google Earth and can be used as content in history education.