Magic T-Shirt Size 12–14 Years
Visualizing Human Anatomy with Augmented Reality
Size: 12–14 years
Use: Interactive teaching of human anatomy, internal organs, organ systems, the cardiovascular system and digestion in biology lessons
With the Magic T-Shirt Size 12–14 Years, human anatomy becomes visible directly on the body using augmented reality. The pattern on the T-shirt acts as a marker for the free Body Planet app. When the shirt is viewed through a smartphone or tablet, an interactive three-dimensional representation of the human body appears.
The digital representations show the torso with internal organs, heart, digestive system, bones and muscles. Individual layers, organs and anatomical structures can be shown or hidden, allowing students to explore the human body step by step.
Different topics can be addressed in the classroom. For digestion, students can follow the path of food through the body in an animated sequence. The heart view shows the heartbeat, blood flow, atria and ventricles and illustrates how these structures work together. The T-shirt can also be used to address body structure, health and healthy nutrition.
Anatomical labels can be displayed in several languages, including German, English, Spanish and French, making the Magic T-Shirt suitable for bilingual lessons. A photo function also allows views to be captured for further use in the classroom.
The 3D models and animations have been certified by anatomy specialists at the University of Barcelona.
Technical Data
- Size: 12–14 years
- Visualization: Interactive 3D anatomy using augmented reality
- Application: Free Body Planet app
- Devices: Smartphone or tablet
- Languages: Including German, English, Spanish and French
The childern get to know the inside of the body at a glance. In doing so, they can fade in and out of the levels of the organs and organ systems and thus better grasp their location and functions in interaction.
The learners explore the structures in the body by means of search assignments or in an exploratory-discovery manner. With the help of the "Cursor" or "Objective" function, the naming and assignment can be checked and consolidated.
In different modes, various main topics can be examined and explored in more detail: entire torso, digestive system or heart with corresponding animations.