The startup develops an augmented reality device that enhances the visitor experience at cultural sites by providing immersive digital storytelling of their history and future projects. This technology increases visitor engagement and satisfaction while helping cities and brands improve their visibility and attract more tourists.
Funding
$440K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Many cultural sites and heritage locations struggle to engage visitors and provide them with a deeper understanding of the site's history and significance. Traditional methods of conveying information can be static and fail to capture the imagination of modern audiences. This can lead to a less fulfilling visitor experience and reduced interest in the site's cultural value.
Solution
Timescope offers a range of immersive solutions that leverage augmented and virtual reality technologies to enhance the visitor experience at cultural sites, territories, and for brands. Their products include interactive kiosks, augmented reality applications, and immersive spaces that provide visitors with engaging digital storytelling and historical context. By overlaying digital content onto the real world, Timescope helps visitors visualize the past, explore future projects, and connect with the site in a more meaningful way. These solutions are designed to be accessible, robust, and customizable to meet the specific needs of each location, increasing visitor satisfaction and attracting new audiences.
Target Audience
Timescope serves cities and territories looking to enhance their cultural offerings, museums and cultural institutions seeking to modernize their visitor experience, and brands aiming to connect with customers through immersive storytelling.
Features
- **Timescope Terminal:** A ruggedized, vandal-resistant virtual reality kiosk that provides 360-degree visual and auditory experiences in a self-service format.
- **Timescope Mini:** A compact, indoor-focused immersive kiosk designed for smaller spaces and targeted experiences.
- **Augmented Panorama:** A mobile application that allows users to overlay digital information onto real-world panoramas, identifying landmarks and points of interest.
- **Augmented Reality Applications:** Custom-developed AR applications that provide interactive storytelling and gamified exploration of cultural sites.
- **Immersive Spaces:** Turnkey installations that transform physical spaces into immersive environments through projection mapping, interactive displays, and spatial audio.
- **3D Content Creation:** In-house studio that develops high-quality 3D models and animations to ensure historical accuracy and visual fidelity.
- **Content Management System:** A cloud-based platform for managing and updating digital content across all Timescope devices and applications.