21 Examples of Augmented Reality for Kids

From Tabletop Tablet Games to Fantastical Doll Wardrobes

— September 18, 2013 — Life-Stages
Augmented reality for kids allows children to supplant images or otherwise alter their physical world in a fun way. This computer generated technology allows for more interactive games, experiential education and creative consumer interaction.

The holographic nature of this technology allows board games, sandboxes and roller coasters come to life in a big way. It provides young people to interact with their favorite cartoons and characters, like the Smurfs and Justin Bieber. It also provides a futuristic creative outlet, where they can dress dolls and make their own greeting cards.

On an educational level, augmented reality for kids can make reading come alive in a completely immersive way and also teach them about things they might encounter in their everyday life, such as where food comes from.
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Interactive Pseudo-Reality Apps
Interactive Pseudo-Reality Apps
The ARwork 'Catch Garfield If You Can' Game Allows for Engagement
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Interactive Pop Star Apps
Interactive Pop Star Apps
Teenage Girls Will Love the Justin Bieber for Blippar Collaboration
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Augmented Reality Easter Apps
Augmented Reality Easter Apps
The Junaio AR Browser for iPhone Reveals Mysterious Sightings
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Interactive Picture Books
Interactive Picture Books
Parrot Carrot is the First Augmented Reality Children's Story
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Customized Candy Messages
Customized Candy Messages
Lacta App Lets You Personalize Chocolate Bars With Augmented Reality
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Destructive Digital Theme Parks
Destructive Digital Theme Parks
Sims Meets Roller Coaster Tycoon in this Augmented Reality Video
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Pop Icon-Appearing Apps
Pop Icon-Appearing Apps
The GoldRun App Lets You Take Pictures with Virtual Smurfs
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Augmented Reality Greeting Cards
Augmented Reality Greeting Cards
Gizmo's Augmented Reality Cards Update Traditional Cards
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Augmented Reality Cartoon Photos
Augmented Reality Cartoon Photos
Ice Age: Continental Drift App Offers Interactive Fun
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Augmented Reality Jigsaws
Augmented Reality Jigsaws
Ravensburger Puzzles Have Hidden Supplementary Video and Sound Content
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Augmented Reality Holiday Apps
Augmented Reality Holiday Apps
Zappar Magical Advent Calendar Has Animation Instead of Treats
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Scannable Public Libraries
Scannable Public Libraries
Projekt Ingeborg Seeks to Bring Classic Literature to Everyday Citizens
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Candy Packaging Games
Candy Packaging Games
Cadbury 'Quaksmack' is a Deliciously Fun Augmented Reality Game
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Augmented Reality Ferris Wheels
Augmented Reality Ferris Wheels
The Nippon Moon Uses Your Smartphone to Enhance the Ride
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Augmented Fairy Tale Desserts
Augmented Fairy Tale Desserts
Bring Favorite Memories to Life Literally in Augmented Reality Cakes
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Augmented Reality Books
Augmented Reality Books
Dorling Kindersley Launches Kid's Publications with High-Tech Features
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Enormous Novel-Loving Images
Enormous Novel-Loving Images
The Joel Robinson ‘Chapter by Chapter' Photographs are Wh
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Surreal Sandbox Simulations
Surreal Sandbox Simulations
The Augmented Reality Sandbox Creates Psychedelic Digital Maps
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Educational Grocery Apps
Educational Grocery Apps
Niels van Hoof's 'Taggie' Teaches Kids Where Food Comes From
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Augmented Reality Fairytales
Augmented Reality Fairytales
QR Code Storybooks Are the Way of the Future
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Fantastical Doll Wardrobes
Fantastical Doll Wardrobes
The 'See What Happens When You Play With Barbie' Campaign
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