XSight is a multiplayer augmented reality platform that connects users through location-based adventures, allowing them to interact with real-world scenarios and discover nearby people and places. By utilizing AR technology, XSight enhances social experiences in public spaces, enabling users to engage in activities like team building and local exploration while maintaining control over their data.
Funding
$200K 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
Current methods for discovering and interacting with people and places in a local environment often lack real-time contextual information and engaging interaction methods. Existing social networking apps typically rely on static profiles and text-based communication, missing opportunities for dynamic, location-aware experiences. This limits the ability to spontaneously connect with others and explore nearby points of interest in an interactive way.
Solution
XSight is a mobile platform that uses augmented reality (AR) to enhance social interactions and local discovery. By overlaying digital information onto the real world, XSight enables users to find nearby people, places, and adventures through their smartphone camera. Users can create AR social profiles represented as holograms, making it easy to identify and connect with others who share similar interests. The platform also supports location-based games and interactive experiences, encouraging users to explore their surroundings and engage with local businesses and events.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes social explorers, event attendees, and local residents seeking new ways to connect with people and discover nearby points of interest.
Features
- AR Social Profiles: Displays user profiles as interactive holograms overlaid on people in the real world.
- Visual Search: Identifies places and services by pointing the smartphone camera at them.
- Location-Based Adventures: Allows users to participate in AR games and activities tied to specific locations.
- GoPublic Mode: Enables users to become publicly recognizable with a customizable status and social links.
- Direct Messaging: Facilitates real-time communication with other users through AR hologram interactions or a messaging panel.
- Map Filter: Integrates a map search function to discover places and display them in AR view.