Traditional learning methods often struggle to effectively illustrate the complex relationships between biology and engineering. Augmented Reality (AR) bridges this gap by allowing learners to:

  • Overlay interactive 3D models onto real-world objects, enabling comparisons between biological and synthetic structures in real time.
  • Simulate AI learning models inspired by biological intelligence, helping students visualize neural networks and cognitive functions (Billinghurst et al., 2015).
  • Use AR-enhanced dissection tools to explore biological sensory mechanisms and their engineered counterparts, such as gecko-inspired adhesives and bio-inspired vision sensors.