ʺCharacteristics of augmented reality technology and its application in the educational process of higher education establishmentsʺ.

Abstract

The use of augmented reality technology in the educational process of higher education establishments
affects its productivity, which is determined by the significant potential for personality development both in social
relations and in various spheres of creative self-realization. The article examines the definition of «augmented
reality» by modern scientists. The tools of augmented reality technology are defined as a set of hardware and
software computer support for supplementing the real world surrounding a person with context-dependent virtual
objects in a specific space and time, which changes when the real environment or observation angle changes. The
main components of the technology are augmented reality hardware, augmented reality browser, recognition
system, augmented reality system, augmented reality content. There are different classifications of augmented
reality technology. According to the type of interaction of the augmented reality system with the user, autonomous
and interactive augmented reality systems are distinguished. According to the degree of mobility, stationary and
mobile augmented reality systems are distinguished. According to their functional purpose, visual search and
recognition systems, Augmented Reality 2.0 systems, lens/screen-mirror systems, and contextual visualization
systems are distinguished. Also described are the features of the application of augmented reality technology as a
means of learning in a higher education establishment, which contributes to increasing the visibility and
informative of the educational process when studying various disciplines. Increasing the effectiveness of the
educational process involves a more detailed study of the feasibility and ways of using augmented reality
technology based on available literary sources and conducted research, which will make it possible to determine
the possibilities of using this technology as an object of study and a means of learning.