Desarrollo de un Juego Serio con realidad aumentada para el Museo de Historia Natural Gustavo Orcés V.

Abstract

The Gustavo Orcés V. Natural History Museum, in response to the pressing need for adaptation in the face of challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, seeks to implement a technological approach to attract and retain visitor interest. Therefore, the development of an innovative mobile application aimed at enhancing visitor experience and learning through the initiative of a serious game is proposed. Aware of the importance of maintaining visitor interest and active participation, especially during periods of low attendance, the Front-end component of the MhnGO AR application was developed. This approach combines elements of serious gaming with Augmented Reality technologies, aiming to enrich user experience and promote interactive and engaging learning. Additionally, it adapts to the new paradigms of cultural consumption in a digitally changing environment. Structured methodologies such as iPlus for serious game development and the Scrum framework were employed to ensure efficient delivery aligned with user expectations. The results of the System Usability Scale (SUS) tests unequivocally demonstrated a high level of usability for the MhnGO AR application, as corroborated by user evaluation. Ease of use and clarity of functions, fundamental aspects for a satisfactory experience, were particularly highlighted. Furthermore, the successful implementation of Augmented Reality not only met but exceeded expectations, significantly enriching user experience. This innovative technology added an additional layer of interactivity and participation, taking the museum visit to a new level of immersion and engagement for the public.