Schol-AR
Schol-AR provides a platform that integrates data and digital media directly into static publications through augmented reality. Users can embed augmentations into PDFs and share them, while readers access the enriched content via a dedicated PDF Reader and companion mobile AR application. The service targets researchers, educators, and publishers seeking to bridge print and digital media.
- Augmented & Virtual Reality
- Education Technology
- Software Only
Funding
Founders
Founder details are not available yet.
Product
Problem
Traditional publications and documents present information statically, limiting the depth and interactivity of data-driven content such as research papers, technical reports, and educational materials. Readers cannot easily access underlying datasets, supplementary media, or dynamic visualizations directly from the printed or PDF format.
Solution
Schol-AR provides a platform that integrates data and digital media directly into publications through augmented reality. Users can embed augmentations into documents and share them, while readers can access the enriched content using a dedicated PDF Reader and AR mobile application. The service enables anyone to create and experience interactive digital content within traditional static documents, bridging the gap between print and digital media. The platform supports both desktop and mobile viewing, with a demonstration paper available to showcase the workflow.
Target Audience
Primary users are researchers, educators, publishers, and communicators who need to enrich static documents with data and digital media for their audiences.
Features
- Augmentation creation tool that lets users embed data and digital media into publications
- Dedicated PDF Reader application that recognizes augmented documents and displays embedded content
- Companion mobile AR application for viewing augmented PDFs on-the-go
- Cross-device workflow supporting both desktop and mobile viewing of augmented content
- Browser-based access to example augmented publications for demonstration and onboarding