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Augmented reality kiosks unveiled by Chariot Co. Ltd.

07/25/201207/25/2012 John Montgallo

Company utilizes augmented reality to develop innovative kiosks Japan’s Chariot Co. Ltd., a developer of augmented reality systems, has announced the launch of a new brand of kiosks that are meant to provide retailers with more interaction with consumers. The kiosks were unveiled at the Tokyo International Toy Store, which was held last month in Japan. The kiosks were demonstrated as part of a presentation from the Happinet Corporation, a toy manufacturer. The demonstration showcased the company’s latest toy series, titled “Domino World.” Technology continues to prove itself as a…

Aurasma and Bandai partner to bring augmented reality to toy packaging

01/27/201201/27/2012 John Montgallo

Aurasma, a world leading augmented reality developer, has partnered with Bandai, a leading toy manufacturer, to create more engaging packaging for a number of popular toy lines. Each package will contain its own augmented reality experience specific to the toy that it holds. The digital content can be accessed by smart phones equipped with the Aurasma mobile augmented reality browser, which uses the mobile device’s camera to recognize the content. Aurasma believes that this new approach will be a bit hit with kids as it takes the toys out of…