Desarrollo de una aplicación móvil interactiva de cuentos educativos para preescolar con realidad aumentada

Abstract

DOCUMENT IN THE PROCESS OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. This project addresses the integration of a mobile application that contains augmented reality (AR) and three-dimensional models (3D) with the interactive pedagogical tale Leaplite, with the aim of enriching cognitive, emotional and social learning in preschool children. This development responds to the need to complement traditional physical games with technological tools that foster an immersive and personalized learning experience. The development of the project included iterative meetings with the client, where the mechanics of the original tale were analyzed and conceptual prototypes were designed and subsequently validated. The implementation was conducted using Unity and ARCore to create an immersive environment, with specific modules such as painting activities, puzzles and expression of emotions. The field tests were conducted with 17 children in an educational institution, evaluating aspects such as comprehension, social interaction and motor skills. The results show a significant increase in comprehension (76.67%) and social interaction (87.5%) when using the application together with the physical tale. However, the impact on creative stimulation (42.5%) suggests opportunities for improvement. It is concluded that the tool effectively complements the pedagogical objectives, and it is recommended to include activities that enhance creativity and adaptive feedback. Keywords: interactive education, immersive technologies, child development, pedagogical tools.