Conserv-AR is a mobile game application that employs virtual and augmented reality concepts alongside games design in order to increase awareness and knowledge surrounding environmental conservation in Western Australia. Presented at the ACS Young IT WA 2016 Bright Sparks competition , Curtin University, WA 30 June 2016

2. Who Are We?
 Student Team
 Luke Phipps
 Michael Baker
 Justin Pettit
 Academic Supervision
 Assoc. Prof. Kevin Wong
 Dr. Victor Alvarez
Development Team

3. What Have We
Made?
 Mobile teaching application.
 Wildlife conservation in WA.
 Integrate game theory with
education.
An Overview

4. Why Have We
Made It?
 Conservation - important issue
in Australia.
 Murdoch interested in wildlife
protection.
 Potential of new technologies.
The Purpose

5. Design
Methodology
 University assignment, managing
several projects concurrently.
 Made use of Agile methodology.
 Adapt to the client.
Creating Conserv-AR

6. Augmented vs.
Virtual Reality
 Augmented - bringing things
into the real world.
 Virtual - immersion into another
world.
Different Realities

7. Epson Moverio
BT-200
 An Augmented Reality device.
 Novel interface garners interest
from players.
 Benefits of wearable
technology.
Wearable Technology

8. Android
Smartphones
 Also designed for mobile
platforms.
 Use of personal devices.
 Retains the Augmented Reality
experience.
Mobile Technology

9. Location-Based
Gameplay
 Conserv-AR’s core gameplay.
 Tracks player position.
 Directs players to real-world
locations.
GPS Technology

10. Embedded Video
Removed
 To see a short trailer, visit:
 https://youtu.be/Sq-S9Fo1uy8
Gameplay Trailer

11. Three Main
Components
 Field Trip Activity
 Conservation Island
 Player Scoring & Analytics
Conserv-AR - The Game

12. Field Trip Activity - Exploring

13. Field Trip Activity - Collecting

14. Field Trip Activity - Learning

15. Conservation Island - Reviewing

16. Progress - Learning Analytics

17. Downloadable Demo
 We have released a demo program, which is available for
download at: http://bit.ly/conserv-ar
 For Android smartphones.
 Set up and instructions are included.

18.  University of New England
 Education Seminar
 Australian Computer Society
 Bright Sparks 2016
 mLearn Conference
 University of Technology
Sydney
 Murdoch University
 Open Day
 Research Collaboration
 Bandicoots in Mandurah
Market & Adaptation

19. Authoring Tool
Integration
 Primary focus going forward.
 Ariane authoring tool.
 Ease of use.
 Key to market expansion.
Future Outcomes

20. Questions?
 Send them our way now.