chattAR

A location based AR experience. Users use a map to find POIs (points of interest) and once close enough are prompted to start an AR experience. The AR experience is either image tracking (user is prompted to look for photos), or plane AR (user is instructed to point their phone at a flat surface). The AR objects are intractable and can open videos or photo slide shows or websites or start games. Locations and content is external to the app allowing for content and locations to be added by managers. It's designed for engagement, intended clients can be event organizers or cities or museums or companies wanting to encourage new hires, or universities to encourage new students, to learn and explore their campus, etc.

A POI AR experience makes a specific chat channel available so users can share their experiences.

The AR (Image Tracking and Planer AR) uses Unity’s AR Foundation. AR objects are bundled into Unity Addressables and downloaded when needed from an AWS Bucket. The map is generated from MapBox, the POIs (Points Of Interest) are set in MapBox’s web editor and placed on the map by MapBox. Each POI has a json file that lives in a remote server (AWS Bucket). Account creation and login uses AWS Cognito. A user’s data is stored in a JSON file that lives in an AWS Bucket. Inviting friends and blocking users is handled using AWS DynamoDB. Reporting users uses AWS SES to send an email to the company. The chat is powered by PhotonChat. All was developed by me.

This app is currently not released but is approved by Apple.