Volume 13, Issue 8 (August 2026), Pages: 246-256

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 Original Research Paper

Developing an XR-FRAME-based augmented reality app for industrial heritage in Chongqing

 Author(s): 

Yike Guo ^1, *, Akapong Inkuer ¹, Chanoknart Mayusoh ¹, Permsak Suwannatat ²

 Affiliation(s):

¹Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Bangkok, Thailand
²Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand

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   Corresponding author's ORCID profile:  https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9780-5109

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https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2026.08.024

 Abstract

Industrial heritage sites are important carriers of urban historical memory and technological progress. However, they often face low public engagement and limited understanding because conventional static display methods fail to effectively communicate their value. This challenge highlights the need for innovative approaches to revitalize these sites and improve visitor experiences. To address this issue, we conducted a stratified random experiment involving 90 participants divided into three groups. Each group explored a representative industrial heritage site in Chongqing using a different approach: a lightweight AR mini-program based on the XR-FRAME framework (integrating extended reality, fusion, feedback, evaluation, and management), web-based AR, or traditional guided tours. Data were collected using SDK tracking to monitor user interactions, eye tracking to analyze visual attention, a Likert scale to evaluate user experiences, and a knowledge post-test to assess learning outcomes. Analysis of variance showed that the XR-FRAME group significantly outperformed the other groups across multiple dimensions. It achieved higher scores in interactive behavior, indicating greater user engagement and participation; user experience, reflecting stronger immersion and emotional connection; and cognitive comprehension, demonstrating a better understanding of the site's technological and historical significance. These findings highlight the XR-FRAME framework's ability to effectively combine active participation, immersive experiences, and knowledge acquisition. This study contributes to cultural heritage communication by providing empirical evidence of the framework's effectiveness as a comprehensive and innovative approach for revitalizing industrial heritage in the digital age, with broader implications for improving public engagement and understanding of cultural heritage worldwide.

 © 2026 The Authors. Published by IASE.

 This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).

 Keywords

Industrial heritage, Augmented reality, XR-FRAME, Visitor engagement, Knowledge acquisition

 Article history

Received 17 December 2025, Received in revised form 27 July 2026, Accepted 27 August 2026

 Acknowledgment

This work was supported by the Science and Technology Research Program of the Chongqing Municipal Education Commission of China under Grant No. 24SKGH397, “Research on the Digital Protection and Application of Chongqing Industrial Cultural Heritage Based on Virtual Reality Technology.” 

 Compliance with ethical standards

 Ethical considerations

Ethical approval exemption was granted by the Ethics Committee of Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University (Certificate No. COE. 2-394/2025). All participants provided informed consent before participating in the study. Participants' confidentiality was maintained throughout the research, and the collected data were handled securely and used exclusively for research purposes. The study was conducted in accordance with the conditions specified in the ethics exemption certificate. 

 Citation:

Guo Y, Inkuer A, Mayusoh C, and Suwannatat P (2026). Developing an XR-FRAME-based augmented reality app for industrial heritage in Chongqing. International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences, 13(8): 246-256

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