LiDAR-Based Augmented Reality Implementation for Library Tours

This paper presents a prototype augmented reality (AR) application tailored for the University of the Western Cape (UWC) library, addressing challenges in awareness of library resources and engagement utilizing Light Detection and Ranging - Augmented Reality (LiDAR-AR) technology. Based on rigorous tests conducted involving accuracy and user testing, the prototype demonstrated successful integration, promising heightened user interaction, and exhibited robust performance in quality and accuracy assessments. Despite the noted challenges in AR Android applications, including device-specific limitations, the study emphasizes the imperative for further research to quantitatively measure engagement and awareness. The findings highlight the prototype's potential to establish interactive learning environments within academic libraries, emphasizing the iterative nature of AR application development.