The marriage of augmented reality, computer vision, mobile, image recognition, location based services, the Internet of Things and social networking are forming profound alliances that are re-engineering the way we interact with the world around us.
In 2009, the founder of Mobilistar, Howard Ogden, realised the enormous impact that augmented reality would have: that AR will rapidly become just the way we do things. All the time. Almost everywhere.
Specialities:
* Highly-engaging gesture-based, AR & Computer Vision solutions
* Pre-sales, planning & delivery
* Mobile Augmented Reality
* Next-generation kiosks & exhibitition stands
* Smartphones & tablet apps
* Wearables & HUD apps
* Visual Search & Image Recognition
* Concept design
Our services include:
* Creative & technical consultancy
* Concept design and development
* Industry insight & analysis
* R&D and prototyping
* Project management
* Speaking engagements
* Training & Innovation days
* Mobile marketing
Our ability to create best-fit solutions based on the needs of our client is one of our key strengths. We are comprehensively locked-in to the latest developments in the industry and liaise with all the key AR browsers, platforms and engines on the market.
We have experience working with artists, events, museums and landmarks creating innovative AR experiences which have engaged, educated and entertained their audience.
Commercial opportunities abound! In the retail sector, kiosks, Point of Sale (POS) and Out of Home (OOH) advertising are being AR-enabled. Entirely new revenue streams are being created and business processes are being revolutionised.
We've worked within a wide range of sectors, including: the entertainment industry, FMCG brands, telecoms, logistics, pharmaceuticals, real estate, hospitality and tourism, automotive, manufacturing and more.
Clients:
* Google
* JWT
* Yellow Pages
* Universal Records / The Scissor Sisters
* Polydor / The Rolling Stones
* Williams Lea / Philips
* Three
* MTS
* funda
* Purple Media / O2
* Plum Pictures
* BBC Worldwide
* Bayar Pharmaceuticals
Press:
Robert Scoble: "Mobilistar makes the World Clickable with Mobile Augmented Reality"
Reuters: "Special Report: Augmented Hype? Mobile's Next Big Thing"
Wired: "When Augmented Reality Hits The Internet of Things"
New York Times: "Portable Real Estate Listings — but With a Difference"
Shinyshiny: "Interview with Britain's top Augmented Reality Specialist: Howard Ogden..."
Retail Week: "Three to use in-store AR app to improve brand image"
Retailigence: "Retailgence Announces First Cohort of Partner Ecosystem Apps"
Screenwerk: "Pushing Local Product Inventory via Apps"
The National: "A snapshot of tomorrow calling"
Shinyshiny: "Why the Music Industry is Getting All Hot and Bothered about Augmented Reality"
The Washington Post: "Layar 3.0 Is Ready To Add New Layers To Your (Mobile) Reality“
Engadget: "Layar 3.0 reunites the Beatles in 3D augmented reality"
Gizmodo "Dear New Layar 3.0: You Got Me at Beatles"
Wired "Augment Your Reality With Layar for iPhone"
PCPro "My favourite Android apps"
Augmented Reality News
Keep up to date with what's happening in AR
Augmented Gallery
Here’s a collection of some of the most visionary works of AR:
http://inspiration.mobilistar.com
Blog
Check out the musings of Mobilistar over at our Blog.
Jobs & Internships
If you are creative, or a technologist, or both and you'd like to work with Mobilistar please do get in touch.
