7 Augmented Reality (AR) solutions that will blow your mind.
1. Interactive Paper Fashion Magazine — Manor
Manor is a marker based and mobile AR solution available on both App Store and Play Store to bring life to Fashion magazine. Users can use Manor App to scan and even purchase an item that is in the Augmented paper magazine.
Problem being solved: Possibility for customers to interact and purchase advertised items on the Augmented paper magazine
Link:
1. https://www.manor.ch/de/u/manor-apps_manor-plus-page
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pd1km5YAQis
2. Vision for visually impaired — NuEyes
NuEyes is an inclusive AR solution for people with vision impairment/low vision to carry out everyday activities. NuEyes developed special AR glasses to achieve this and it is a markeless solution
Problem being solved: better vision for low vision community
Link:
1. https://www.nueyes.com/
2. https://youtu.be/HadhUi8HtsE
3. vein finder — AccuVein
AccuVein is a vein finder medical imaging solution for all health care professionals who perform venipuncture procedures. It is possible to use AccuVein to determine vein locations and visualize those locations in real-time on patient’s body. Features include point and click (point the imaging device on patient and get the veins under the skin in real time), small in size, non-contact hence no need for sterilization between uses, rechargeable battery and so on.
Problem being solved: AccuVein helps nurses to spot veins easily while inserting IVs
Link:
1. https://www.accuvein.com/why-accuvein/ar/
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PajsPrf1d_s
4. AR Flashcards
AR flashcards Space is a marker based solution that brings life to static printed flashcards. When users point the point the device to the printed flashcard, a nice 3D rendered planetary object is rendered via the mobile screen. The AR app is available for Android, iPhone and iPad
Problem being solved: transforming a static printed flashcard into lively and interactive experience for users
Link:
https://edshelf.com/tool/ar-flashcards-space/
https://youtu.be/RAB6a3fN6XU?t=9
5. Virtual Lighting projected into real-world
Estiluz is a marker based AR solution that can project a virtual lighting into the real-world. User print markers and paste those on walls and user can then use Estiluz to test how the lighting will fit into the space in real life. AR solution is available for iPad and iPhone
Problem being solved: possibility to try different lighting in any space with minimal effort
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHGMOZnB1Ow
6. Snapchat AR lenses/filters
Snapchat provides a number of AR powdered solutions in form of filters, lenses, geofilters and moment filters to augment user’s camera experience aside from traditional image or video capturing. All these solution are mobile based and they are markerless.
Problem being solved: the old regular experience and traditional image and video capturing with mobile phone have been augmented with fun and interactive one
Link:
1. https://www.snapchat.com/l/en-gb/create/
2. https://lensstudio.snapchat.com/
2. https://heartbeat.fritz.ai/creating-snapchat-ar-lenses-a-beginners-guide-fc8e97f2e3ec
7. Invisible Pop Up store — Airwalk
This was used to relaunch limited edition jim shoes (300 pieces) with invisible pop-up store. This is location based AR solution. With a mobile app, users go to a specified location and use the app to buy the shoe from an invisible pop-up store.
Problem being solved: a huge saving on logistic cost and environmental pollution due to that and an awesome retail experience for buyers
