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Augmented Reality Engines

The Cimagine System Lets You Place Objects in Virtual Reality

— June 12, 2015 — Art & Design
The Cimagine augmented reality system has been updated with some pretty impressive new functionality, which allows users to place multiple virtual objects in a real environment. The update follows the announcement that Cimagine will be partnering up with Shop Direct in the UK.

The newly enhanced version of the already impressive Cimagine platform allows users to lay out virtual products in their living room or other indoor space.

This system will have fascinating implications for retailers, who will now be able to suggest products to customers and show them how they would look in a particular space. It will also be a boon for interior decorators going about planning the decor of rooms. Users can also share entire sets of items and visualizations, fostering collaboration and visual communication.
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Reality Product Placement - The Cimagine augmented reality system allows users to place virtual products in a real environment, presenting an opportunity for brands to showcase their products in a more immersive and interactive way.
2. Enhanced Visual Communication - The update of the Cimagine platform enables users to share entire sets of items and visualizations, opening up new possibilities for collaboration and visual communication in various industries.
3. Enhanced Customer Experience - The Cimagine augmented reality system allows retailers to suggest products to customers and show them how the products would look in their own space, offering an opportunity to enhance the customer experience and drive sales.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - The ability of the Cimagine augmented reality system to let users visualize and experience virtual products in their own space presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the retail industry.
2. Interior Design - The Cimagine augmented reality system, with its ability to lay out virtual products in real indoor spaces, could revolutionize the way interior designers plan and visualize room decor.
3. Marketing and Advertising - The Cimagine augmented reality system offers brands and marketers a new platform to showcase their products through virtual product placement, enabling more impactful and immersive marketing campaigns.
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