AR Periodic Table of Elements

AR App for AR Enhanced Periodic Table Presented by Tokyo Electron

Introduction

Tokyo Electron’s Periodic Table of Elements (Japanese and English) with augmented reality (AR) features was published in the Asahi Shimbun newspaper on July 22, 2017, as well as on the company’s own website (http://www.tel.co.jp/genso/en/

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TEL’s AR app is a dedicated augmented reality application that makes learning fun. It reads each of the element cards data from AR cameras and supports the Japanese and English versions of the AR Enhanced Periodic Table. With narration included, the AR app enables a deeper level of understanding of the elements.

This app is provided for use with the 2017 edition of TEL's Periodic Table of Elements (Japanese and English). The 2017 edition includes nihonium (Nh), an element that was only officially named in November 2016.

The latest update added support for tablet device.

Using the app

1. Open the app and press the camera button of the Periodic Table of Elements that you want to see (Japanese or English) and then open the camera screen.

2. Hold the camera over an element card on the poster ad or visit the TEL website to load up a video.

3. Press the play button to watch Dr. Elements and others talk about the element selected.

Supported devices

OS: Android 7.0 and up (ARCore supported devices)

(This app is not guaranteed to operate on tablet devices. Also, depending on the specifications, it may not run correctly on some smartphone models.)

Notes:

• Users may incur data fees when downloading or using this app.

• The app may not operate correctly if the internet connection is weak. Ensure a strong signal before use.

• Element cards may not be detected if part of the card is covered.

• Element cards may not be detected if bent or otherwise distorted. Ensure cards are as flat as possible.

• The recognition rate may decrease due to the shadow of the device.

Compiled under the supervision of the National Museum of Nature and Science, JAPAN

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