Bulletin of Electrical Engineering and Informatics
Vol 15, No 5: October 2026

Markerless augmented reality remote laboratory for computer networks education in hybrid learning: a quasi-experimental study

Muhammad Dominique Mendoza (Universitas Negeri Medan)
Wan Ahmad Jaafar Wan Yahaya (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
Sriadhi Sriadhi (Universitas Negeri Medan)
Nur Azlina Mohamed Mokmin (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
Fahmy Syahputra (Universitas Negeri Medan)
Elsa Sabrina (Universitas Negeri Medan)
Erita Astrid (Universitas Negeri Medan)
Olnes Yosefa Hutajulu (Universitas Negeri Medan)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Oct 2026

Abstract

This study evaluates a markerless augmented reality (AR)-based remote laboratory for supporting hybrid learning in a computer networks course. Conventional remote laboratory approaches based on two-dimensional network simulations may provide flexible access but offer limited spatial interaction with networking components. To address this limitation, a markerless AR remote laboratory was developed using the Niantic Lightship Geospatial Browser, enabling students to place, connect, and configure virtual routers, switches, and end devices within their physical surroundings. A quasi-experimental design was conducted over one academic semester (14 weeks) with 120 undergraduate students, comprising an experimental group using the AR-based remote laboratory (n=60) and a control group using a conventional two-dimensional network simulation environment (n=60). Learning outcomes, usability, engagement, interaction logs, and qualitative feedback were collected and analyzed. The experimental group achieved higher post-test scores than the control group (82.45±6.31 vs. 74.18±7.02, p

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Journal Info

Abbrev

EEI

Publisher

Subject

Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Description

Bulletin of Electrical Engineering and Informatics (Buletin Teknik Elektro dan Informatika) ISSN: 2089-3191, e-ISSN: 2302-9285 is open to submission from scholars and experts in the wide areas of electrical, electronics, instrumentation, control, telecommunication and computer engineering from the ...