Nerf's new Laser Ops Pro blasters are replacing traditional foam projectiles with AR-powered laser guns. Equipped with built-in IR receivers, the blasters offer force feedback without the use of clunk electronic equipped vests. Reloading and shooting are handled tactfully my manipulating the Laser Ops Pro blaster and the toy also provides lights and sounds. The blasters are available as the Deltaburst rifle or Alphapoint pistols. The rifle includes an LCD screen on the back that shows users their health and ammo count.
The blasters require the use of a smartphone, but may only require a single device for multiple users to play. Smartphones are connected via Bluetooth and allow players to form teams, keep score and even take part in local and worldwide leaderboards. Integrating a smartphone with the Laser Ops Pro blasters also includes a single-player mode that uses AR to turn real objects into targets in an AR space.
AR-Infused Laser Blasters
Nerf's Laser Ops Pro Blasters Utilize AR for Single-Player Experiences
Trend Themes
1. Ar-powered Laser Toys - Toy companies can innovate by replacing traditional foam projectiles with augmented reality (AR)-enabled laser guns.
2. Force Feedback Without Electronic Vests - There is an opportunity for companies to provide force feedback in XR experiences without the need for clunky electronic vests.
3. Ar-based Single-player Gaming - The integration of AR into single-player gaming provides an opportunity for companies to capitalize on creating a fully-immersive XR experience.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Toy companies can lead the way in developing new AR-powered laser toys.
2. XR Gaming - Companies can disrupt XR Gaming by enhancing force feedback options without the need for bulky electronic vests.
3. AR App Development - AR App Development can capitalize on AR-based single-player gaming and expand into creating fully-immersive XR experiences.