These examples of augmented reality entertainment range from promotional film kiosks to interactive aquarium exhibits that are designed to educate children. Standouts include the London Aquarium's simulated 'Frozen Planet: Face to Face' experience that was launched in partnership with BBC Earth. In addition to giving visitors an engaging and educational experience, this exhibit featured multi-sensory elements that made visitors feel like they are truly in the middle of the Arctic.
Other notable examples include a Batman vs. Superman movie theater kiosk that was set up inside of a Dubai shopping mall. The photobooth kiosk used augmented reality software to transform shoppers into their favorite superhero and featured competitive games that were immersive while acting as an intelligent promotional tool.
Additional examples of augmented reality entertainment include actual devices like holographic televisions that are powered by AR technology and headphones that alter reality to enhance one's music listening experience.
19 Examples of Augmented Reality Entertainment
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AR Star-Gazing Binoculars
The 'Sternglas Alpha' Digital Binoculars Pack the Power of a Telescope
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Interactive Street Theatrics
This Astounding Theater Project by Xtnt Mirrors Google Street View
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Augmented Reality Fashion Apps
The Apparel App Scans Clothing to Add Digital Image Accessories
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Simulated Aquarium Exhibits
The Newest Sea Life London Aquarium Attraction is Driven by AR
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Artistic Fashion Exhibits
The Hermes Wanderland Exhibit Will Be Held at London's Saatchi Gallery
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Explorational AR Headsets
The 'Telepathy Walker' is an Augmented Reality Device for Entertainment
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Virtual Reality Music Lessons
'Teach-U: VR' Makes it Easier to Learn to Play Piano or the Drums
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Intense Arcade Simulators
The New Eleetus Motion Simulator Game Would Enhance Arcade Capabilities
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Augmented Reality Star Finders
The 'Universe2go' Star Viewer Digitizes the Night Sky
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AR Photography Kiosks
'HeroMirror' Technology Uses Augmented Reality for Photography
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Augmented Holographic TVs
The Content on ARHT's 3D TVs Can Be Viewed Without 3D Glasses
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Art History Gaming Apps
The Tate Worlds App is Minecraft from an Art History Perspective
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CGI Character VR Apps
The Microsoft HoloLens Actiongram VR App Puts Characters into Videos
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Augmented Reality Calendars
We Are Royale's Interactive Calendar is Animated With a Mobile App
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Augmented Reality Earbuds
Coachella Used Here Active Listening Helps Filter Sounds During Festival
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Infrared Laser Games
The Father.IO Laser Tag Game Uses Augmented Reality Technology
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AR-Powered Beauty Apps
The Laneige Beauty Mirror App Lets Users Test The Brand's Product Range
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AR Superhero Displays
This Augmented Reality Mall Stunt Promotes the Batman vs. Superman Film
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Icy Action Games
Poliakov's 'Ice Breaker Challenge' Immerses Fans in an Icy World
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TV-Themed Anime Posters
These Anime Art Pieces Remix Original Images of Popular Shows
Stunning Spy Cars
The Aston Marton DB11 is the Most Mindblowing Bond Car Ever
Rollable TV Screens
LG is Designing a Futuristic TV That Can Roll Up Like a Thin Paper Poster
Boxy Smartwatch Concepts
This Microsoft Surface Smartwatch Concept Places Windows 10 on Your Wrist
Millennial Disney Princesses
These Illustrations Showcase Disney Princesses In the 21st Century
Night Vision Smartphone Lenses
Snooperscope Lets Users See in the Dark While Hunting or Fishing
Free-Rotation VR Pods
The Rotating Krush Moveo Simulation Pod is Showing Off At CES 2016
Vehicle Vending Machines
The Carvana Dealership Gamifies Car Pick-Ups with a Car Vending Machine
Affordable AR Headsets
The Asus Augmented Reality Headset is Set for a 2016 Release
Vault-Inspired Whiskey Pop-Ups
This Pop-Up Glenmorangie Bar Delighted Fans in London
Surreal Retail Display Museums
This Hermes Window Display is Made Using a Colorful Paper Medium
Virtual Reality-Capturing Drones
Compared to Others on the Market, This VR Drone is Affordable
Airport Shopping Markets
This Conceptual Airport Market Focuses on Experiential Dining
Anatomical AR T-Shirts
The 'Virtuali-Tee' Allows Users to Learn Anatomy Through Augmented Reality
Landmark Retail Havens
The New Hermes London Flagship Resides in a Historic Building
Beauty Tutorial Vanities
The iSkelter Makeup Station is Optimized for YouTube Makeup Tutorials
Personalized Makeup Apps
MATCHCo Provides Custom Foundation Makeup from Selfies
Broken English Apparel
Sam Badi Clothing Provides Hip Clothing that's Focused on Phonetics
Immersive Archery Tag Experiences
Playmaker U's Archery Tag Games are Adventurous and Engaging
Augmented Reality Glasses
The Latest Epson Moverio Glasses Feature Transparent Lenses
Omni-Directional Fans
The 'Satellite' Air Fan Features a Multidirectional Functionality
Hybrid Laser Tag Games
The 'Lazer Zoo' Event Combines Brunch and Laser Tag into One Experience
Futuristic AR Windows
These Augmented Reality Windows Would Act as an Entertainment Experience
VR Retail-Enabling Platforms
The Sixense 'vRetail' Digital Shopping Platform Immerses Shoppers
Smart Hydration Bottles
The Pryme Vessyl Encourages Drinking Water with App Connectivity
Wall Projection Televisions
The 'Philips AmbiLux TV' Extends Your TV Onto the Wall
Glass Sea Life Sculptures
Emily Williams Creates Delicate Art Inspired by Seaweed, Coral and More
Zombie Laser Tag Games
This Event Combines Laser Tag and Zombie Hunting into One
Personal Encrypted Cloud Backups
The 'SMiD Pro' Ensures Cloud Data Security Through Encryption
Augmented Reality Fashion Apps
The Apparel App Scans Clothing to Add Digital Image Accessories
Upgradeable Mini PCs
The MSI 'Cubi 2' Windows Mini PC Can be Upgraded Easily by Users
Personalized Music Festival Promotions
These Earbuds Help Users Contol the Live Audio Environment
Underwater Exploration Robots
The 'OceanOne' Underwater Robot Could Replace Scuba Diving
Virtual Reality Animes
Fire Panda Recreates Studio Ghibli Scenes for Users to Roam Around
AR Developer Kits
The Meta Vision 'Meta 2' Augmented Reality Headsets are Ready for Action
Airplane Pubs
The 'Pub Plane' by Carlton Draught was Created for the Aussie Pub Tour Promotion
Heart-Monitoring Apparel
The Sensoria Fitness Shirt Places Trackers on the Skin to Scan the Body
Virtual Reality Headsets
The Zeiss VR One Headset is Powered By Your Smartphone
Playful Programming Games
Code Kingdom Teaches Coding for Children Through Play
High-Tech Binoculars
The Leica x Zagato Binocular Design Boasts Exceptional Microzoom Qualities
AR-Display Concept Cars
The BMW Vision Next 100 Boasts a Futuristic Windshield
Augmented Reality Makeup Tools
FaceCake's AR Makeup Platform Applies Makeup Without a Selfie
Double-Sided TV Screens
This New Television Set from LG Lets You Watch Two Shows at Once
Immersive Scuba Diving Games
'Abzû' is a New Underwater Adventure Game Based on Ocean Exploration
VR Festival Experiences
The Coachella VR App Allows Users to Experience the Festival from Home
Postal Wine Packaging
These Creative Wine Bottles Look to Written Correspondence for Inspiration
Skin Moisture Detectors
'Mlizhi' is a Device That is Used to Detect Skin Moisture Levels
Oceanic Smartphone Cases
The Monocircus 3D Cases for iPhones are Inspired by Aquatic Life
Augmented Art Apps
Curioos' App Simulates How a Piece of Art Will Look Hanging in Your Home
Ultrasonic Skin Infusers
This JeNu Product Helps to Maximize the Absportion of Skincare Products
Historical VR Experiences
This VR Experience Will Recreate Anne Frank's Holocaust Story
Affordable DIY VR Headsets
This DIY VR Headset is Made Using a RiftCat and Leap Motion
WiFi Television Streamers
The 'TabletTV' Broadcast TV Antenna Brings Live TV to Tablets
Skin Analysis Apps
'Beautecam' Works with a Magnifying Phone Attachment to Look at Skin Closely
Tropical Bar Retailers
This Multi Level Restaurant and Retail Shop Creates a Relaxing Atmosphere
Deep Sleep Headsets
The 'Rhythm Dreem' Wearable Encourages You to Stay in the Deep Sleep Phase
Virtual Reality Smartphones
Lenovo's VIBE K4 Note Smartphone Features a Virtual Reality Kit
Aquatic Couture Displays
This Hermes Window Display Boasts Water-Themed Imagery
VR Dealership Showrooms
The Audi Virtual Showroom was Showcased by the Brand at CES 2016
Creature-Capturing Games
The Pokémon Adventure Interactive Game Has Players Throwing Pokéballs
Gargantuan Marine Ceiling Sculptures
Huang Yong Ping's Works Comment on Human Effects on the Sea
Competitively Oversized Arcade Games
The 'Power Drop X-Treme' Ball Drop Game is Over 13 Feet Tall
Conceptual Stingray Spacecrafts
This Disney's Tomorrowland Spaceship is Modelled After Sea Life
Tactile VR Headsets
Millbox Touch is a Virtual Reality Headset Design with Finger Controls
Skin-Analyzing Smartphone Apps
The Memoret Lens and Hada More App Perform an At-Home Skin Test
Faux Camping Photoshoots
The Marie Claire Italia Yvan Fabing Editorial Depicts Nomadic Scenes
Printed VR Goggles
Altergaze's Virtual Reality Glasses are Crowdsourced and 3D-Printed
Canine Identification Apps
The Fetch! App Identifies and Distinguishes a Dog’s Breed
Music Festival Earplugs
The Vibes High-Fidelity Reusable Earplugs are Ideal for Concerts
Custom Lipstick Apps
The 'Flawless Makeup' App Lets Users Find Makeup Shades They Adore
Realistic Feedback Game Controllers
The Logitech G29 Driving Force Race Wheel Replicates Driving
Intense Arcade Simulators
The New Eleetus Motion Simulator Game Would Enhance Arcade Capabilities
Retro Touchless Toys
Simon Air Sees the Retro Toy Receive a Modern Handsfree Update
Sci-Fi Monster Games
Paul Tippett Translates his Iconic Star Wars Monsters into a Game
Handheld Video Game Consoles
The Sinclair ZX Spectrum Vega+ Handheld Video Game is Immersive
Galactic Augmented Reality Games
The Footage of the Star Wars-Themed Shooting Game Shows Potential
Crustacean-Based Inks
This Natural Ink Collection is Made from Sea Life
Family-Friendly Laser Tag Activities
Laser City Specializes in Kid-Friendly Competitive Gaming
Augmented Toy Apps
LEGO X Adds a High-Tech Element to Building Block Play
Panoramic Makeup Tutorials
This Beauty Brand Has Produced the First 360-Degree Makeup Video
Smart Stress Diffusers
The Boom Aromatic Humidifier Uses Scents to Calm the Body
Furniture Shop Beacons
IKEA Austria is Using Beacons for In-Store Marketing
AR Photography Kiosks
'HeroMirror' Technology Uses Augmented Reality for Photography
Silly Cereal Boxes
Hubbards' Cereal for Kids Uses Language That Appeals to Children
App-Inspired Arcade Games
The Angry Birds Arcade Skill Game Brings the Classic App to Life
Science-Based Educational Apps
Kiko Labs's Brain Training Games are Developed for Children
Smartphone VR Lenses
The 'Teleport' Smartphone Virtual Reality Camera Enables Custom Experiences
VR Real Estate Platforms
Sotheby's Uses Virtual Reality Software to Sell Luxury Homes
Eco Awareness Games
Koda Quest's Eco Game Blends Real Challenges with Caring for a Virtual Pet
Projected Superhero Stunts
Global's 'Supergirl' Flew All Over Toronto to Promote the New Show
Smart Pill Dispensers
The Hero Monitors Medication for Easy and Safe Distribution
DIY Interactive Gaming Apps
Make it Kids Lets Children Create Their Own Imaginative Activities
Mindblowingly Clear Televisions
The Sharp 8K TV's Resolution is 16 Times That of Full HD
Vodka Mixology Classes
Deep Eddy Vodka Hosts Signature Cocktail Making Sessions
Holographic Football Headsets
Microsoft is Reimagining the Future of Football with Its HoloLens
Televisual Travel Apps
Airbnb Rentals are Now Brought to Life Through Apple TV
Self-Contained Virtual Headsets
The Sulon Q Headset System is for AR and VR Experiences
CGI Character VR Apps
The Microsoft HoloLens Actiongram VR App Puts Characters into Videos
Virtual Business Assistants
These Domestic Virtual Assistants Do More Than Basic Admin Tasks
Swimmingly Meditative Programs
Yoga at the Aquarium Returns at Ripley's Location in Toronto
Augmented Reality Display Eyewear
The LTCCS System Enables the Deaf To Communicate
PC-Packed Smartphones
MaruOS Places Linux Desktop Capabilities on Your Smartphone
Augmented Christmas Countdowns
Milka's Christmas Calendar is Interactive
Six-Player Arcade Games
The CAPCOM Mario Party Game Brings a Nintendo Favorite to the Arcade
Pop Singer Smartwatches
Will.I.Am is Set to Release the Dial Smartwatch
Historical Binocular Infographics
This Chart Shares Intriguing Facts About Binocular Glasses
Augmented Nail Art
Metaverse Makeovers' Cool Nail Art is Enhanced with Augmented Reality
VR Winterwear Apps
Jaunt and North Face Take Shoppers on a Virtual Adventure
Television Family Remakes
The Cast of Modern Family Recreates the Looks of the Iconic Cheers Cast
Millennial-Targeted Televisions
Renan Feltri's Millennial TV Appeals to a New Generation
Analysing Food Outbreak Apps
The nEmesis Platform Scans Tweet Complaints to Prevent Food Poisoning
Cross-Platform Gaming Systems
This Gaming System Now Supports Cross-Platform Play
Augmented Chocolate Wrappers
Lacta's Chocolate Packaging Wrapper Hides Secret Messages with AR
Tear Gas-Scented Candles
Amnesty International Sent Tear Gas Scented Candles to Protest Its Use
Smartphone Skin Testers
The Ahrong Eltech 'Epi' Skin Analyzer Helps Maintain Youthful Skin
Miniature Bluetooth Lanterns
The O2Tech Outdoor Lantern Can Be Customized to Suit Your Environment
Girly Toy Subscriptions
The Nerd Block Jr Girl Pack Features Pop Culture Themed Products
Integrated Keyboard Apps
The Hub Keyboard App Makes It Easier To Carry Out Regular Tasks
Synchronized Music Slideshows
Slideshow Music App Beatsnap! Perfectly Matches Pictures to the Song
Virtual Opera House Tours
The Sydney Opera House Experience Includes a 360-Degree Virtual Tour
Clinical Autism Platforms
Nightingale Supports Personalized Treatment for Autism in Children
Aerial Geology Apps
The Flyover Country Identifies Passing Geological Locations from the Sky
Fashion-Inspired TV Channels
Holt Renfrew is Launching a TV Channel for Air Canada Planes
Festival Froyo Trucks
The Sweetly-Twisted Froyo Truck Frequents Community Events
Digital Santa Claus Selfies
UK Retailer GAME Implemented an Augmented Reality System for Shoppers
Ticket-Scanning Apps
This Program Makes It Easier to Manage Guests at Different Events
AR Superhero Displays
This Augmented Reality Mall Stunt Promotes the Batman vs. Superman Film
Icy Action Games
Poliakov's 'Ice Breaker Challenge' Immerses Fans in an Icy World
Music Festival Networking Apps
This App Helps Users Connect with Those Attending the Same Festival
Assistive Astronaut Headsets
The NASA x Microsoft Hololens Sidekick Brings Ease to Space Tasks
Festival Reviewing Apps
This App Helps Users Plan and Review Popular Music Festivals
Music Adventure Apps
The Sago Mini Music Box App Lets Kids Create Tunes
Equality Bill-Splitting Apps
The EquiTable Platform Splits Dining Checks Based on Wages
Virtual Puzzle Apps
The Nosy Crow Jigsaws Mobile Platform is Intuitive and Educational