AUGMENTED REALITY (AR) IN ACTION! THE MOST INTERESTING PROJECTS OF THE PAST 2018.

Augmented reality as a training tool

Augmented reality and digital video technologies open a new chapter in the world of education. Studying biology, physics, chemistry, natural science and other Sciences will become much more interesting in the future. Today we will tell you about the most impressive examples of using augmented reality in education. These examples prove that AR products can become a full-fledged educational tool-bright, intuitive, fun and clear as never before. The international IT company INDE — one of the pioneers of the global augmented reality market — constantly produces applications and prepares spectacular AR installations around the world. Today's review includes the most interesting educational events of recent years, which have found the use of augmented reality technologies. "Autopsy of a dinosaur" in Shanghai Global Creative, in collaboration with the National Geographic channel and the University of Hong Kong, has commissioned a travel exhibition based on augmented reality technologies. The theme of the event was inspired by the blockbuster documentary "Dino Autopsy". The exhibition combined customizable dinosaur models in AR for iOS and Android, with an augmented reality installation "Back to the Jurassic period" (for large-format screens). The app clearly demonstrated scientific information about extinct creatures in 3D format, and the broadcaster product from INDE made it possible to interact with realistic life-size models of dinosaurs. The exhibition was called "All about T-Rex / T-Rex Revealed". There were no real models of dinosaurs. Only augmented reality technologies were used-they immersed visitors in the world of dinosaurs to leave vivid memories for a long time. The event attracted 150,000 people on the opening day alone and successfully toured more than ten cities in China. Air, land and sea in Toronto This interactive installation was commissioned by the Toronto Zoo. The exhibition was aimed at the audience of young zoo visitors to attract their attention — it served as a visual training material. Hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Toronto Zoo were able to get up close with three-dimensional wild animals from all over the world — from Africa to the Arctic. Animals grazed grass, drank water, and interacted with their surroundings. And visitors could take photos with them and share photos on social networks. networks. Opening of the natural history Museum in Prairie Fire, Kansas In the spring of 2014, a new natural history Museum opened its doors in Kansas, designed as a cultural and educational leisure center for people of all ages. The institution officially cooperates with the Manhattan Museum of natural history, which confirms its high status. In honor of its opening, the Museum team commissioned an interactive 3D augmented reality installation with dinosaurs. The product is fascinating and clearly illustrated the history of the largest creatures that have ever inhabited the Earth. The company has created an exciting augmented reality installation with touch screen technology. Visitors were asked to create their own unique dinosaur by answering interesting questions about animals. When the survey was over, visitors could get a fascinating experience of " communicating” with their own newly created dinosaur. Walking with dinosaurs on the Isle of Wight In 2013, for the release of "Walking with dinosaurs", BBC Worldwide and XX Century Fox commissioned INDE a dynamic story in the augmented reality genre. The new app gave viewers the opportunity to see dinosaurs on their smartphones, in special locations on the British Isle of Wight. In 2013, for the release of "Walking with dinosaurs", BBC Worldwide and XX Century Fox commissioned INDE a dynamic story in the augmented reality genre. The new app gave viewers the opportunity to see dinosaurs on their smartphones, in special locations on the British Isle of Wight. The app gained popularity and triggered a big TV PR campaign for the brands "Walking with dinosaurs" and"Come to the Isle of Wight!". It still acts as a permanent attraction of the island, working almost without material props - only on perfectly authentic AR-landscapes with gigantic authentic AR-monsters. This, augmented reality technologies make the educational process exciting, clear and memorable, turning it into an exciting game. A game that promotes itself, through its own enthusiastic participants, who are happy to share the emotions of meeting with new knowledge and impressions. Learning becomes contagiously lively and is popularized through word of mouth in online communities. ...

BUSINESS REVIEWS ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF AUGMENTED REALITY (AR) APPLICATIONS

BUSINESS REVIEWS ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF AUGMENTED REALITY (AR) APPLICATIONS We often talk about the possibilities of augmented reality technologies and companies about the possibilites of augmented reality technologies and companies that have used AR. In this article, we will provide their feedback on the experience of using augmented reality, its affectiveness, and their own impressions and forecasts about it.  Diksi First of all, we will pay attention to the Russian market. Here the sensational project was "Look, Dinosaurs!" from the Diksi grocery store chain. We have already discussed this case in our article, but were the specialists and management of this company satisfied? Judging by numerous information sources, quite! In the test campaign, which was held from 28.08.2018 to 29.10.2018, the share of promotional products in receipts was almost 20%. The mobile app that was developed for this promotion was downloaded by more than 500,000 potential buyers. At the end of the promotion period, Diksi summed up the results: the growth of turnover during the event increased by 3 percent, and sales of sponsor products from 50 to 500 percent. «We are very happy with the results of "Look, Dinosaurs!"». For the first time, we were able to really successfully hold an event aimed at increasing brand loyalty, using augmented reality technology. And, of course, we are happy that we gave amazing emotions to our clients and their children. The number of people who participated in the promotion exceeded all expectations, and we will definitely strive to ensure that new promotions are just as interesting and exciting. — announced marketing Director I. Ramazanova. Freygat Anderson Now fast forward to the West and get acquainted with a unique work where art, augmented reality and… beer are intertwined. Freygat Anderson Agency has developed a unique design for the packaging of beer from the local brewery "UP FRONT", based on illustrations by the famous US artist Stanley Donwood. But this is not all - with the help of augmented reality and a branded mobile app, users can "liven up” a reproduction of the work depicted on the screen. “We designed three cans and integrated our own AR content for each of them. This design is a true work of art. In this way, we tried to engage potential consumers in the world of beauty. By animating each line, we created a truly unique live picture. Of course, this method has borne fruit. Using the design from Stanley Donwood and augmented reality technology, the company increased sales by 23.7%” – said the creative Director of UP FRONT” Andrew Dang. Sephora Cosmetics company Sephora uses augmented reality technology to allow potential customers to try on different types of makeup using their own product line. In the brand app, you can adjust the shape of the eyes, the outline of the lips, the color of the cheeks and the contour of the face as a whole. After a virtual fitting, you can purchase your favorite product in the app with one touch. “This is a powerful way to increase sales and give customers a really interesting way to try out new images, find a solution that is close to their personal perception, or hide shortcomings that prevent them from feeling comfortable. This solution has produced a real Wow effect on the market, and we are more than happy with the results of the project with augmented reality” – says Natalie Keitman, chief financial officer of Sephora. AccuVein We have seen how augmented reality is confidently entering the field of healthcare with the example of Philips and the national College Of London at St. Mary's hospital. This time, we will look at the exciting experience of using an AR app from medical students who are learning to interact with patients using augmented reality. The AccuVein private clinic has created an application that can deliver real-time information to the treatment area in critical situations for preliminary diagnosis and preparation of patient admission.   “This is a portable device that can scan the patient's venous network, resulting in a 45% reduction in escalation. Our surgeons can plan the procedure in advance, even before performing the first incision. We are confident that augmented reality will change the world and many business models in the healthcare sector will undergo a radical transformation."- says the chief surgeon of the clinic. Every year, augmented reality is established in a qualitatively new form. The idea of it drifts from a funny entertainment program to a serious industrial promotion tool. Every time AR makes a splash, and we are sometimes surprised at how inexhaustible potential it carries. ...