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Top 3 AR stocks to look out for | NASA goes AR | Blending fantasy and reality on the go

Welcome to today's Augmented Reality news.

Hi fellow AR fans.

Today we learn how NASA uses Augmented Reality and future AR stocks to look out for.

We also see more mobile games with AR, as we know from the popular game Pokémon GO

Enjoy your reading!

Today’s Topics:

  • 3 Augmented Reality Stocks with Promising Long-Term Growth Potential

  • NASA Leverages Augmented Reality to Efficiently Construct Roman Space Telescope

  • Swords: Blending Fantasy and Reality on the Go

Source: Yuriy Golub - Shutterstock

Augmented reality (AR) is poised to transform various industries, from education to entertainment, making it a promising area for investment. The global AR market is projected to grow significantly, from $32 billion in 2022 to $432 billion by 2031, driven by broader adoption across sectors like healthcare, retail, and e-commerce. While AR stocks may not always be in the limelight like AI or biotech, they offer a unique investment opportunity that could yield substantial returns in the long term as this technology becomes more integrated into our digital lives.

Key points:

  • Immersion (NASDAQ:IMMR) is a leading company in the haptic technology space. The company strategically expanded its operations into the augmented reality sector by integrating its advanced haptic technology into AR applications.

  • Himax Technologies (NASDAQ:HIMX) strategically expanded into the augmented reality sector by leveraging its expertise in display driver technology and developing crucial AR device components.

  • Unity Software (NYSE:U) is a pivotal player in the augmented reality industry, with its engine supporting AR development for mobile devices and AR glasses across various sectors.

Engineers wearing augmented reality headsets test the placement of a scaffolding design before it is built to ensure accurate fit in the largest clean room at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md. (Image credit: NASA)

Engineers at NASA are using augmented reality (AR) to build spacecraft more efficiently and accurately. Key points:

Key points:

  • The Roman Space Telescope team is applying AR technology during assembly at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, saving days of work and reducing the need for multiple engineers.

  • With AR headsets and advanced measurements, the team can project digital models of telescope components into the real world, aligning parts to within thousandths of an inch and identifying potential issues before manual assembly.

  • AR allows engineers to reference critical information like structural guidelines and torque specifications quickly and enables remote collaboration through the technicians' viewpoint.

  • The benefits go beyond just time savings, as the team has achieved more than their initial goals of enhancing assembly and reducing fabrication costs.

The use of AR allows engineers to perform "dry runs" of spacecraft assembly, aligning parts virtually and identifying problems before the actual construction, which can be a complex and costly process.

Image source: Future House Studios

Augmented reality allows the real world to blend with the digital world, and the mobile platform works as the perfect device to bring the two together. Mobile games such as Pokémon Go and Monster Hunter Now have both used AR capabilities to bring gamers outside and seek adventure.

Future House Studios, founded by Adam Sidwell, has been crafting a mobile AR game, Swords, since 2015. This quest-driven RPG aims to be an immersive experience where players can embark on quests, battle monsters, and even hunt for real-world treasures.

The game's beta version was launched on June 15th, and a summer quest is underway, with a whopping $5,000 hidden in the wilderness for players to discover.

To find out more about the creation of Future House Studios, the initial concept behind Swords, and its development process, we caught up with founder and CEO Adam Sidwell, who shared what to expect from Swords' future.

Key points:

  • Exploring the Real World for Treasures

    Swords is an augmented reality (AR) title that encourages players to explore the real world in search of treasures and fantastical experiences. The game aims to blend fantasy and reality, allowing players to see the world around them in a new, enchanted light.

  • Immersive RPG Adventure

    The developers' goal was to create a full-fledged RPG adventure that would transport players into a magical realm, while still grounding the experience in the physical world. By merging digital fantasy elements with the user's actual surroundings, Swords offers a unique and immersive gameplay experience that blurs the line between the virtual and the real.

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