I’m looking for a project or software that uses Augmented Reality (AR) to optimize space management. Here’s the scenario I have in mind:
Imagine I have a rack with two shelves and 15 boxes of various sizes to store. There are six different box sizes in total, and I want to figure out how to place all the boxes on these two shelves in an organized way.
I’m familiar with 3D printing software that helps optimize part placement on a build space to maximize efficiency. I’m hoping to find or develop something similar for organizing physical spaces using AR.
Does anyone know of existing solutions or projects that do this kind of space optimization with AR? I’m also interested in partnering with someone to get this figured out if it doesn’t already exist. TYIA
Hey StephieStephie, that’s such a cool idea… I haven’t seen a specific AR tool that does exactly this, but I’ve used AR apps for organizing my room, and it’s kind of the same concept. Imagine something like Tetris, but with real boxes on shelves! Maybe you could tweak an existing AR app or team up with a dev to create it. Would be super handy—totally a project I’d be into too
You might want to look into tools like ARKit for iOS or ARCore for Android, which are platforms for developing AR applications. While they may not offer out-of-the-box solutions specifically for space optimization, they provide the foundational technology to build such applications.
Your idea of using Augmented Reality (AR) for space optimization is innovative and has great potential! While specific AR applications focused solely on organizing shelves with boxes are less common, existing tools like IKEA Place and Magicplan allow users to visualize layouts in their space, which could inspire your project. If you’re open to developing a custom solution, platforms like Unity with AR Foundation or ARKit (for iOS) and ARCore (for Android) offer robust tools for creating AR applications that can manipulate 3D objects in a real-world environment. Additionally, using 3D modeling software like SketchUp or Blender can help create a digital model of your shelving and boxes, integrating AR features for visualization. Incorporating optimization algorithms for 3D packing could further enhance your project by determining efficient arrangements before visualizing them in AR. If you’re looking to partner for this project, consider reaching out to local universities with engineering or computer science programs or connecting with AR development communities to find potential collaborators.